Classic Organizational Structures

The video tutorial discusses various organizational structures, including functional, divisional, hierarchical, flat, matrix, and networking structures. It explains how functional structures group similar functions, while divisional structures focus on products, customers, or locations. Hierarchical structures have narrow spans of control, whereas flat structures have wider spans. Matrix structures combine different organizational types, and networking structures involve collaboration with other organizations.

Which organizational structure groups similar functions together, such as marketing and HR?

• Divisional Structure

• Functional Structure

• Networking Structure

• Matrix Structure

In a divisional structure, what are the three main bases for division?

• Stable, Unstable, Mixed

• Functional, Matrix, Networking

• Marketing, HR, Finance

• Product, Customer, Geographic Location

What type of organizational structure is characterized by narrow spans of control and multiple management levels?

• Flat Structure

• Matrix Structure

• Hierarchical Structure

• Networking Structure

Which structure is best suited for relatively unstable environments?

• Divisional Structure

• Hierarchical Structure

• Flat Structure

• Functional Structure

What is the main advantage of a matrix organizational structure?

• It operates independently without collaboration.

• It has a narrow span of control.

• It combines strengths of different structures while minimizing weaknesses.

• It focuses on a single product line.