4.3: Types of Organizational Structures
Organizational Structures
Companies are in business to provide goods or perform services. Yet, how work and people are managed can differ widely between organizations, even those in the same industry. The following 16:46 video identifies the most common structures utilized by organizations:
After watching the video, consider the following questions:
- Which organizational structure would you prefer to work within as an employee?
- Which would you prefer as a manager?
- Why would the way we communicate with others differ based upon the organizational structure we are working in?