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II.REPORT
1.1 Compare and contrast different organizational structures and culture.
1.1.1. Definition:
_Organizational structure: The typically hierarchical arrangement of lines of authority, communications, rights and duties of an organization. Organizational structure determines how the roles, power and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated, and how information flows between the different levels of management. A structure depends on the organization's objectives and strategy. In a centralized structure, the top layer of management has most of the decision making power and has tight control over departments and divisions. In a decentralized structure, the decision making power is distributed and the departments and divisions may have different degrees of independence. A company such as Proctor & Gamble that sells multiple products may organize their structure so that groups are divided according to each product and depending on geographical area as well.
1.1.2. Different kinds of structures
1.1.2.1. Tall organization structure and Flat organization structure.
DEFINITION:
If the span of control is narrow, then there will be many management levels. That is, there will be many managers. This organization structure is called "Tall Organization Structure".
If the span of control is wide, then there will be fewer management levels. That is, there will be fewer managers. This organization structure is called "Flat Organization Structure".
THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TALL ORGANIZATION:
There are various advantages of tall organizations. Firstly, within tall organizational structure there is a close supervisory control because of the low span of managers. Secondly, it is a more authoritative structure as a consequence; the roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. Thirdly, in a tall structure the responsible person is other accountable to the higher authorities. Fourthly, this structure enhances the control of the top
1.1 Compare and contrast different organizational structures and culture.
1.1.1. Definition:
_Organizational structure: The typically hierarchical arrangement of lines of authority, communications, rights and duties of an organization. Organizational structure determines how the roles, power and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated, and how information flows between the different levels of management. A structure depends on the organization's objectives and strategy. In a centralized structure, the top layer of management has most of the decision making power and has tight control over departments and divisions. In a decentralized structure, the decision making power is distributed and the departments and divisions may have different degrees of independence. A company such as Proctor & Gamble that sells multiple products may organize their structure so that groups are divided according to each product and depending on geographical area as well.
1.1.2. Different kinds of structures
1.1.2.1. Tall organization structure and Flat organization structure.
DEFINITION:
If the span of control is narrow, then there will be many management levels. That is, there will be many managers. This organization structure is called "Tall Organization Structure".
If the span of control is wide, then there will be fewer management levels. That is, there will be fewer managers. This organization structure is called "Flat Organization Structure".
THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TALL ORGANIZATION:
There are various advantages of tall organizations. Firstly, within tall organizational structure there is a close supervisory control because of the low span of managers. Secondly, it is a more authoritative structure as a consequence; the roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. Thirdly, in a tall structure the responsible person is other accountable to the higher authorities. Fourthly, this structure enhances the control of the top