Competitive Organisational Structures

Question 1

Factors determining the choice of organisational structures

Answer 1

1. The size of the the organisation
2. The nature of the organisation
3. The culture and attitudes of senior management
4. The skill and experience of its workforce
5. The dynamic, ever changing external environment

Question 2

Adapting organisational structures to improve competitiveness

Answer 2

• centralisation and decentralisation
• ## delayering and flexible workforces