BOEING uses MATRIX STRUCTURE

Different divisions run independently due to the diversity of Boeings

Products
Boeing is an organization that has constant changes in technology, which
means that collaboration amongst the divisions is essential for success
Boeing is a network organization with independent, single-function
firms that collaborate on a good or service.
Resource utilization is efficient because key resources are shared across
Several important programs or products at the same time.

Each department has a senior Vice-president

1. Business Develop and Strategy

2. Communications
3. Engineering ,operations and Technology
4. Finance
5. Human resource and administration
6. Internal governance
7. Law department
8. Public policy
 Boeing uses Specialization:

Different individuals in different units perform specific tasks

1. Executive council
2. Capital Corporation
3. Commercial Airplanes
4. Engineering, Operations, and Technology
5. Integrated Defense Systems
6. Shared Services Group

Boeing uses Corporate Governance:

The firm is overseen by its executive staff and board of directors.

The executive staffs and board of directors use integration to
run the organization.

Boeings use of integration, brings the Executive council, Capital

Corporation, Commercial Airplanes, Engineering, Operations, and
Technology, Integrated Defense Systems, and Shared Services Group
together via the Senior Vice Presidents to make decisions about how
to stay competitive and increase revenue.

Boeings span of control is wide:

163,851 employees
- In 70 countries

Boeing is a Centralized Organization:

- high-level executives make most decisions and pass
them down to lower levels for implementation.
Boeings Organizational Functions:
Human Resources develop and implement company growth
activities.
Marketing Department leads strategic direction, revenue,
market share and brand development.
Operations Department responsible for purchasing, quality
control, logistics, evaluations, etc.

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