Exploring Business Organisational Structures

Exploring Business Organisational Structures

Learning Objective

Understand the main organisational structures in business, their key features, and advantages and disadvantages.

What do you already know about organisational structures in business?

Introduction to Organisational Structures

Organisational structures refer to the way businesses arrange their operations and lines of authority.

Types of Organisational Structures

1. Functional Structure
2. Divisional Structure
3. Matrix Structure
4. Network Structure

Functional Structure

Key Features:
- Departments based on functions
- Clear hierarchy
- Example: Coca-Cola
Advantages: Specialization
Disadvantages: Communication barriers

Functional Structure - Question 1

What is a key feature of a functional structure?
A) Cross-functional teams
B) Clear hierarchy
C) Flexible departments

Functional Structure - Question 2

Which business uses a functional structure?
A) Apple
B) Coca-Cola
C) Google

Divisional Structure

Key Features:
- Divisions based on products or regions
- Example: Procter & Gamble
Advantages: Flexibility
Disadvantages: Duplication of resources

Divisional Structure - Question 1

What are divisions based on in a divisional structure?
A) Functions
B) Products or regions
C) Hierarchy

Divisional Structure - Question 2

Which business uses a divisional structure?
A) Toyota
B) Procter & Gamble
C) Amazon

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