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The framework of tasks, reporting and authority relationships within which an organization functions is referred to as the organization structure. There are six basic elements which form the basis of an organization structure: They include work specialization, departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization/decentralization and formalization.
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The degree to which tasks are divided into sub-tasks and each sub-task is carried out by an individual employee is referred to as work specialization. The grouping of similar jobs to achieve better coordination among them is referred to as departmentalization. The chain of command is an unbroken line of authority that establishes clear reporting relationships among various levels in the organization. The ratio of managers to their immediate subordinates in an organization is referred to as span of control. |
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In bureaucratic structures, there is a high degree of work specialization, formalization, centralization and departmentalization. Such structures have a narrow span of control and support the principle of unity of command. The matrix structure combines two organizational designs - functional design and project design - to gain the advantages of both.
The principle of unity of command is violated in this structure as employees are required to report to two heads - the functional head and the project head. Matrix structures offer flexibility, facilitate better communication and coordination among the different departments, and enable the efficient allocation of resources.
Definition of Structure
Key Elements in Designing an Organization Structure
Work Specialization
Departmentalization
Chain of Command
Span of Control
Centralization/Decentralization
Formalization
Types of Organizational Designs
Simple Structure
Bureaucratic Structure
Matrix Structure
Organizational Designs and Employee Behavior
