Organization Structure (ABM11)

An organizational structure that has only direct, vertical relationships between different levels in the firm

• Line Structure

• Line Function

• Staff Function

• Functional Structure

an organizational structure in which the chain of command goes directly from person to person throughout the organization

• Line Structure

• Line Function

• Staff Function

• Functional Structure

The disadvantage of this structure is the restriction in coordination and communication between and among other departments.

• Line Structure

• Line Function

• Staff Function

• Functional Structure

Intended to provide expertise, advice, and support for the line position/activities

• Line Structure

• Line Function

• Staff Function

• Functional Structure

A set of evolving relationships and patterns of human interaction within an organization that actually do exist but are not officially prescribed.

• Divisional Structure

• Matrix Function

• Formal Organization

• Informal Organization

A structure that is being used in larger companies or organizations with several branches or outlets that operate in a wide geographic area.

• Divisional Structure

• Matrix Function

• Formal Organization

• Informal Organization

Represented with organization charts and with position descriptions, a clear reporting relationship is clarified

• Divisional Structure

• Matrix Function

• Formal Organization

• Informal Organization

It is a hybrid structure usually used in a large, multinational company that allows for the benefits of functional and divisional structures to exist in an organization, however, this can create a power struggle.

• Divisional Structure

• Matrix Function

• Formal Organization

• Informal Organization