How it’s Made?! IAFNR Career Module ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES

Structure of management The foundation of an organization is its structure. An organization’s structure can show how it operates and also how the company divides responsibilities and tasks. Like any physical structure, every part of the structure works together to keep the structure strong. There are multiple types of organizational structure, but today we will be highlighting four of the most common.  Flat Organizational Structure  Functional Organizational Structure  Product Organizational Structure  Geographical Organizational Structure The foundation of an organization is its structure. An organization’s structure can show how it operates and also how the company divides responsibilities and tasks. Like any physical structure, every part of the structure works together to keep the structure strong. There are multiple types of organizational structure, but today we will be highlighting four of the most common.  Flat Organizational Structure  Functional Organizational Structure  Product Organizational Structure  Geographical Organizational Structure

Flat Organization Commonly seen in smaller companies, Flat organization has only a few levels of management. This means that besides the CEO or President of the company, everyone else is on the same management level. This structure allows for quick decision making because of the direct link to the top of the hierarchy. Can you think of any examples of this organization? Commonly seen in smaller companies, Flat organization has only a few levels of management. This means that besides the CEO or President of the company, everyone else is on the same management level. This structure allows for quick decision making because of the direct link to the top of the hierarchy. Can you think of any examples of this organization? Retrieved from:

Functional Organization Functional Organizations are more focused on the jobs or functions within the company. That’s why the organize the company into areas based upon what they do. This means that employees that share similar skills and interests are constantly working together. Here is an example of a company located near Indianapolis! Functional Organizations are more focused on the jobs or functions within the company. That’s why the organize the company into areas based upon what they do. This means that employees that share similar skills and interests are constantly working together. Here is an example of a company located near Indianapolis!

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Product Organization This structure is similar to a functional organization. However, this organization is commonly used in production companies. As you can see in the example below the company is organized through its product lines. Do you know of any companies like this? This structure is similar to a functional organization. However, this organization is commonly used in production companies. As you can see in the example below the company is organized through its product lines. Do you know of any companies like this?

Geographical Organization Think about geography. Some companies are not just located in one place, but all over a country or even the world! In this case, companies are organized by where they are located. This structure is very tall, meaning there are multiple levels of management. In the example below you can see that there is a CEO, but there is also a VP of each area that answer to the CEO. Below each VP there are moreemployees as well. What companies do you know of that are global? Think about geography. Some companies are not just located in one place, but all over a country or even the world! In this case, companies are organized by where they are located. This structure is very tall, meaning there are multiple levels of management. In the example below you can see that there is a CEO, but there is also a VP of each area that answer to the CEO. Below each VP there are moreemployees as well. What companies do you know of that are global? Retrieved from:

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Safety How important is safety? Safety is a commitment of most companies because it effects the success of their products. Companies and organizations get serious about safety in many ways. They have special policies, extra testing, and may have an employee who exclusively monitors safety! How important is safety? Safety is a commitment of most companies because it effects the success of their products. Companies and organizations get serious about safety in many ways. They have special policies, extra testing, and may have an employee who exclusively monitors safety! Retrieved from:

Quality Control What is Quality Control? Organizations or companies don’t just make a product and sell it. Any product can sometimes go through years of preparation and testing before shared with consumers. Product quality isn’t all…it’s a similar process with employees at a company as well. While working for a company you are expected to be working hard and doing your job well. Things called evaluations will be done by your manager to see if there are things you can improve upon as an employee. Does this remind you of anything you experience in life now? Go back to the Organization you built and describe what each person does in your organization! (click on arrow) What is Quality Control? Organizations or companies don’t just make a product and sell it. Any product can sometimes go through years of preparation and testing before shared with consumers. Product quality isn’t all…it’s a similar process with employees at a company as well. While working for a company you are expected to be working hard and doing your job well. Things called evaluations will be done by your manager to see if there are things you can improve upon as an employee. Does this remind you of anything you experience in life now? Go back to the Organization you built and describe what each person does in your organization! (click on arrow)

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