Organizational Structure Flashcards
Tall Organizational Structures
Number of levels between employees working on the ground to the leaders at the top of the organization.
Flat Organizational Structure
Only a couple of levels separating employees working on the ground and leaders at the top of the organization.
Functional
Divides company based on specialty (traditional with sales department, marketing department, etc.).
Divisional
Structures leadership according to project or product.
Matrix
Employees have multiple bosses and reporting lines
Hybrid
Spreads power across multiple positions.
Decentralization
Daily operations and decision making decided by low-level employees.
Alternative Work Structure
Gives employees freedom and flexibility to handle their work on their own schedules.
Enrichment
Provides opportunities for achievement, appraisal, advancement, growth, etc.