Activity 3.

Descriptive Report

1. In my perspective, Zamboanga City Medical Center’s organizational structure is Staff Organization.

Considering that when I was on duty this past few months in ZCMC our preceptors showed us
organizational charts that are used as a line structure that highlights different jobs, departments, and
responsibility. In my opinion, ZCMC is by nature purely advisory to the line structure with no authority to
place recommendations to action. Basically, what I witnessed in the organizational chart are vertical
hierarchies within each department noting that employees with line authority can direct those within staff
roles which makes this institution practice Staff Organization.

2. Organizational structure contribute to the success of an organization in a way that it makes operations
more efficient and much more effective. By separating employees and functions into different
departments, the company can perform different operations at once seamlessly. In addition, a very clear
organizational structure informs employees on how best to get their jobs done.

3. A functional organization structure is where employees are organized into departments. It seeks to
optimize internal resources and efficiencies within each department. It acts as a framework, structure or
boundary for binding the entire organization in a common thread and facilitates commitment towards a
broader organizational cause among employees which is greater than their own self goals. Basically, a
functional organizational structure is set and planned with goals. On the other hand, a dysfunctional
organization structure is chaotic where an organization is not operating well. In a sense wherein it can
cause an array of problems in the organization such as poor communication.
4. Line authority is the power given to someone in a supervisory position to mandate actions by
subordinates. This authority is given so that an organization can attain its stated goals and objectives. It is
a common characteristic of the hierarchical organizational structure. In nursing, line authority is important
because it serves as a guide for us Nurses to know our responsibility along which orders are passed within
the nursing department, the hospital, and between different units.