Lesson 3 Organizational Structures Lesson 3 Organizational Structures

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Lesson 3 - Organizational Structures

Lesson 3 - Organizational Structures

Lesson 3 - Organizational Structures Objectives: • Recognize the difference in organizational structures •

Lesson 3 - Organizational Structures Objectives: • Recognize the difference in organizational structures • Identify factors that influence organizational structure • Understand how a manager’s roll changes based on organizational structure

Organizational Structures Flat Less management levels, with each controlling a larger group.

Organizational Structures Flat Less management levels, with each controlling a larger group.

Organizational Structures Tall Traditional corporate structure with upper level management and mid base management.

Organizational Structures Tall Traditional corporate structure with upper level management and mid base management.

Organizational Structures Matrix In a matrix organizational structure, employees and managers from different teams

Organizational Structures Matrix In a matrix organizational structure, employees and managers from different teams work together to complete a specific project.

Organizational Structure Centralized vs Decentralized Centralized- One office, one main person in charge Decentralized-

Organizational Structure Centralized vs Decentralized Centralized- One office, one main person in charge Decentralized- Office in two or more locations, with multiple managers necessary

Organizational Structure Some factors that influence organizational structure: • Size of the organization •

Organizational Structure Some factors that influence organizational structure: • Size of the organization • Potential for growth • Ease of expansion • Strength of the organization • Real estate and cost

Organizational Structure There is no “perfect” organizational structure and many organizations have combinations of

Organizational Structure There is no “perfect” organizational structure and many organizations have combinations of these structures at different levels. Regardless of the organizations structure, the managers primary functions of Planning, Organizing, Leading or Directing, and Evaluating or Controlling remain the same.

Lesson 3 - Organizational Structures Summary: • Recognize the difference in organizational structures •

Lesson 3 - Organizational Structures Summary: • Recognize the difference in organizational structures • Identify factors that influence organizational structure • Understand how a manager’s roll changes based on organizational structure