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🧱 Organisation Structure

The different types or organisation structures and how they differ

The structure of an organisation highlights:

  • The way in which the work is distributed and co-ordinated
  • The necessary authorities and roles/responsibilities

Types​

Hierarchical​

  • Traditional and classic
  • Pyramid structure of "chain of command"

Flat​

  • Modern and evolutionary
  • Team based approach with high requirments of cross functionality and initiatives

Matrix​

  • Unities are divided in blocks and controlled by more than one superior

Division of structure​

Based on business units:

  • Separate classic business departments
  • Each unit has a defined purpose baseed on the business activity Based on business functions:
  • Coherent functions required by the organisations
  • Each unit has defined objectives based on the directives or outcomes required

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