4. Organizational Structure and Design
Organizational structure is pivotal for ensuring tasks are effectively divided, coordinated, and supervised within an organization. It shapes communication, authority, and resource utilization, enabling companies to adapt to dynamic environments. Various types of structures, such as functional, divisional, and matrix, serve different organizational needs, while modern designs emphasize flexibility and digital collaboration.
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What we have learnt
- Organizational structure defines how jobs are divided and coordinated.
- Different structures suit different organizational goals and environments.
- Modern organizational designs focus on agility and digital collaboration.
Key Concepts
- -- Organizational Structure
- The framework that outlines how tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated within an organization.
- -- Departmentalization
- Grouping jobs based on functional similarity, such as by roles, products, geography, or customers.
- -- Matrix Structure
- A hybrid structure where employees report to multiple managers, combining functional and project-based authority.
- -- Span of Control
- The number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise, impacting management style and organizational efficiency.
- -- Centralization vs. Decentralization
- The degree to which decision-making is concentrated at the top levels of management versus distributed among lower levels.
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