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   ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

It is a group of rules, roles, relationship and responsibilities that outlines how your
Company activities are directed to meet its goals.

It governs the flow of information through levels of company and outlines the 
Reporting to midlevel, senior, executives, and owners.

It clarifies the formal relationship of individuals in various positions within the


organization.
         WHY DO WE NEED ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE ?

It clarifies the responsibility to the members. It co-ordinates all organization activities.


So there is minimal duplication of efforts or conflicts.

It avoids overlapping of functions.


It establishes formal line of authority.

FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE

It is based on organization being divided into smaller groups with specific task or roles.

It is a common type of organization structure in which the organization is divided into


Smaller groups based on specialized functional areas, such as IT, FINANCE OR
MARKETING.
It works best for small business and for large organizations that produce high volumes
Product at low costs.

               DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE

It divides functional areas of organization. Each one of them is equipped with its own
resources to function independently, divisions can be based on geographical basis.

Ex – A product or services.

It works best for large companies that operates in different geographical areas or
Have separate smaller organization to cover.
             MATRIX STRUCTURE
ORGANIZATION

It is a combination of divisional and functional structure. Employees can be part of a


Functional group. And also serve on team that supports new product development.

Individuals are responsible both to their line manager and the project manager involved.

The main disadvantages of this type of organization is that it can create power struggles
Because most areas of the company will have dual management.

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