Organizational Structure Flashcards

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The most famous organizational chart type.
Its structure, employees are grouped with every employee having one clear supervisor.

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Hierarchical Structure

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It is a team structure that groups employees into different departments based on areas of expertise
Lahat ng nasa HR department, ang expertise nila ay nasa HR field only and sa loob ng department may hierarchy pa rin so may supervisor at individual roles sa org structure na ito.

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Functional organizational structure

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It is defined as one in which there is dual or multiple managerial accountability and responsibility. In this organizational structure, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project, product, or client lines. Other chains of command such as geographic location are also possible.

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Matrix Structure

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The most important thing about this structure is that many levels of middle management are eliminated. This enables employees to make decisions quickly and independently. Thus a well-trained workforce can be more productive by directly getting involved in the decision-making process. In this organizational structure, managers have a wide span of control with more subordinates, and there is usually a short chain of command.
- no more middle management
-Some big companies have this kind of structure such as google, sisigan business namin,

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Horizontal/Flat Structure

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It helps visualize both internal and external relationships between managers and top-level management. They are not only less hierarchical but are also more decentralized and more flexible than other structures. Its structure relies on open communication and reliable partners; both internal and external. This organizational structure. is viewed as aglier than other structures because it has few tires, more control, and a bottom flow of decision-making

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Network Structure

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This organizational structure has its division which corresponds to either products or geographies. Each division contains necessary support for the product line and geography.

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Divisional Structure

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It is an organizational structure where several teams work toward a common goal while performing their specialized tasks

They encourage less hierarchy in their structure allowing organizations more flexibility form their professions

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Team-based structure

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