Q 2:- Many large organizations are hybrids, but they still emphasize one pure type more than others. Does the organizational chart represent a predominantly functional, divisionalized, or matrix structure? If a divisionalized form is emphasized, does it focus on clients, products, or geography?
Functional Organizational Structure: - When an organization’s reporting relationships are based on function and/or specialty areas, it follows a Functional Organizational Structure. Example, there might separate departments for marketing, accounting, and engineering.
Divisionalised Organizational Structure: - When an organization creates an organizational structure by grouping positions into departments based on geography, product or customer, the company is using a divisional structure. Divisions function independently of one other.
Matrix Structure: - An organizational structure that facilitates the horizontal flow of skills and information. It is used mainly in the management of large projects or product development processes, drawing employees from different functional disciplines for assignment to a team without removing them from their respective positions
As from the chart available, it can be inferred that the company follows a Functional Organizational Structure in the Top management moves to Divisionalised Organizational Structure from the levels below regional head. The divisions function independent of each other
3. If a matrix structure is used, which functional units are involved?
Matrix organization combines two structures – functional depart mentation and project structure.
Functional department is a permanent feature of the matrix structure and retains authority for overall operation of the functional units.
Project teams are created whenever specific projects require a high degree of technical skill and other resources for a temporary period.
Project team form