1. Lesson 3- Organizational Structures

2. Lesson 3- Organizational Structures
Objectives:
Recognize the difference in organizational structures
Identify factors that influence organizational structure
Understand how a manager’s roll changes based on organizational structure

3. Organizational Structures
Flat
 Less management levels, with each controlling a larger group.

4. Organizational Structures
Tall
 Traditional corporate structure with upper level management and mid base management.

5. Organizational Structures
In a matrix organizational structure, employees and managers from different teams work together to complete a specific project.
Matrix

6. Organizational Structure Centralized vs Decentralized
Decentralized- Office in two or more locations, with multiple managers necessary
Centralized- One office, one main person in charge

7. Organizational Structure
Some factors that influence organizational structure:
Size of the organization
Potential for growth
Ease of expansion
Strength of the organization
Real estate and cost

8. Organizational Structure
There is no “perfect” organizational structure and many organizations have combinations of these structures at different levels.
Regardless of the organizations structure, the managers primary functions of Planning, Organizing, Leading or Directing, and Evaluating or Controlling remain the same.

9. Lesson 3- Organizational Structures
Summary:
Recognize the difference in organizational structures
Identify factors that influence organizational structure
Understand how a manager’s roll changes based on organizational structure