Organisational Structures Flashcards
What is a strength of the FUNCTIONAL structure?
A defined career pathway for employees.
What is a weakness of the FUNCTIONAL structure?
Lack of flexibility and co-operation due to it’s bureaucratic nature.
What is the DIVISIONAL structure?
Employees are grouped together in departments based on divisions.
What is a strength of the DIVISIONAL structure?
The direction of expertise at specific customers, products, regions and processes.
What is a weakness of the DIVISIONAL structure?
Reduced benefits of economies of scale because work could be duplicated.
What is the FUNCTIONAL structure?
Involves grouping employees according to their function.
What is the MATRIX structure?
Involved bringing together specialists from different parts of the organisation based on functions and division they belong too.
What is a strength of the MATRIX structure?
Enhanced flexibility.
What is a weakness of the MATRIX structure?
Decisions can sometimes undermine line authority.
