Organizational Structures

Question 1

Tall Organization Structure

Answer 1

number of “floors” or “levels” between the employees and the leaders at the top of the organization
ex. walmart

Question 2

Flat Organization Structure

Answer 2

only a couple of “floors” or “levels” separating employees and leaders at the top of the organization
ex. small business

Question 3

Functional

Answer 3

divides company based on specialty

ex. customer service department

Question 4

Divisional

Answer 4

companies that structure leadership according to projects and products
ex. old navy

Question 5

Matrix

Answer 5

employees have multiple bosses and reporting lines

ex.department boss

Question 6

Hybrid

Answer 6

spreads power across multiple positions

removes layers within the organization and allows opportunity for collaboration