The Basic Building Blocks of Organizational Structure
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This text explains the formation of organizational structures. It includes a case study as an example of one company's path to designing the organizational structure after several acquisitions. It also provides an overview of the linkages between leadership and departments.
Creating an Organizational Structure
Key Takeaways
- Executives
must select among the four types of structure (simple, functional,
multidivisional, and matrix) available to organize operations. Each
structure has unique advantages, and the selection of structures
involves a series of trade-offs.