4.7. Organizational Structure in Tech Companies (Case Insights)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of structure does Google use?

   Hint

   Think about how Google makes decisions and promotes collaboration.

2. 2.

   What is a characteristic of a divisional structure?

   Hint

   Consider how companies like Amazon are organized.

3. 3.

   What type of structure does Amazon use?

   • Matrix Structure
   • Divisional Structure
   • Flat Structure

   Hint

   Think about how Amazon organizes its products.

4. 4.

   True or False: Startups always have a hierarchical structure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the operational needs of a startup.

5. 5.

   Design an organizational structure for a new tech startup focusing on app development. Justify your choice.

   Hint

   Think about how quickly the tech landscape shifts.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how a divisional structure could become inefficient in a tech company assembled from several acquisitions.

   Hint

   Consider the implications of redundancy on resource allocation.