Functional

• What is a functional organizational structure?

  Employees are organized by roles and functions
• What are the main departments in a functional organisational structure?

  Marketing, operations, HR, and finance
• What is the objective of the marketing department?

  To improve market growth
• What is the objective of the operations department?

  To increase quality
• What is the objective of the HR department?

  To increase diversity within the organization
• What is the objective of the finance department?

  To ensure positive cash flow
• What is the goal of a functional organizational structure?

  To streamline efficiency and expertise
• What are some teams within the marketing functional area?

  Market research, advertising, digital marketing
• What are some teams within the operations functional area?

  Supply chain management, procurement, logistics
• What are some teams within the HR functional area?

  Recruitment, training, talent development
• What are some teams within the finance functional area?

  Financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting
• What is an advantage of functional organizational structures?

  Specialization leads to increased efficiency
• Why is specialization important in functional organizational structures?

  It develops skills over time for efficiency
• In what type of decision-making structure is a functional organizational structure appropriate?

  Centralized decision-making structure
• What is a disadvantage of functional organizational structures?

  Silos may occur between functional areas
• How can silos affect an organization with a functional structure?

  They hinder communication and collaboration
• What is a potential problem for organizations with functional structures in fast-changing environments?

  They may be slower to adapt to change
• What technological changes can impact organizations with functional structures?

  Changes may require rapid adaptation
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of functional organizational structures?

  Advantages:

  • Specialization leads to efficiency
  • Development of skills over time
  • Easier supervision in centralized structures

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Silos may occur between areas
  • Poor communication and collaboration
  • Slower adaptation to changes