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Organizational Structure

Chapters 5&6 Discussion

Which hierarchy structure is more favorable in an organization?

Tall Organization

Flat organization

What are the disadvantages of a tall organization?

How can an organization solve coordination problems due to a tall hierarchy?

1. More bureaucracy
2. Decentralize authority
3. Standardization
4. Eliminate top division

What problems can emerge in a functional structure as organizations expand and diversify?

What structure will an organization that operates in several different markets or industries choose?

Multidivisional structure

Product division structure

What factors impact the managerial span of control within an organization?

Which one is not an advantage of multidivisional structure?

1. Communication
2. Costs
3. Organizational effectiveness
4. Control

What type of structure would you choose?

1. Multidivisional structure
2. Functional structure
3. Matrix structure
4. Hybrid structure

What are the advantages and disadvantages of network structures?