Functional structure

Question 1

Define “ Functional structure”

Answer 1

a structure involving grouping employees together according to the tasks or jobs they will preform

Question 2

Advantages of the Functional management structure

Answer 2

Defined Career pathway fir employees

possibility of a high degree of class specialisation

Provision of good opportunities for skill and knowledge development

Question 3

Disadvantages of the Functional management structure

Answer 3

Lack of flexibility and cooperation due to its bureaucratic nature

Narrow department focus, as opposed to broader organisation wide focus

Empire building behaviours among personnel in each department; gaining and keeping control over resources, finances and human resources