Organisational Design

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what is the definition of models of orgainisational structure?
illustrates how employees and management are orgainised within a business
what are the 4 models of orgainisational structure?
-regional (coke)
-product based (virgin)
-functional (apple)
-matrix (mondelez)
what is the definition of functional?
orgainisations divided into specialist departments
what is the definition of product based?
multi product firms produce a wide range of different goods
what is the definition of regional?
firms operating in distinct areas or a country or internationally
what is the definition of matrix?
product or functional based, duel reporting
what are the ads of functional?
-all experts are gathered in one place to implement a strategy
what are the dads of functional?
-poor communication between the functions, unlikely to be shared practice
what are the ads of product based?
-specialise upon one specific product range which helps encourage innovation
what are the dads of product based?
-inefficient with duplication of certain key roles
what are the ads of regional?
-allows for localised approach which meets customer needs
what are the dads of regional?
-decision making can be decentralised which will add costs
what are the ads of matrix?
-builds positive relationships and promotes team working
what are the dads of matrix?
-conflict between project and functional managers