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Alone, Shiela P.

Alone, Shiela P. AB Psychology 3


7 Common Organizational Structures
Organizational structures are the frameworks that determine how roles, responsibilities, and
communication flow within a company.

Here are 7 common types:

1.Hierarchical Structure:

Description: A traditional pyramid-shaped structure with clear lines of command.


Advantages: Simple, clear authority, and easy decision-making.
Disadvantages: Slow decision-making, limited employee empowerment, and bureaucracy.

2. Functional Structure:

Description: Groups employees based on their specialized functions (e.g., marketing, finance,
HR).
Advantages: Efficient use of resources, specialization, and clear career paths.
Disadvantages: Can lead to silos, slow communication, and difficulty adapting to change.

3. Divisional Structure:

Description: the organization is divided into separate divisions, each responsible for a specific
product, service, market, or geographic region.
Advantages: Greater autonomy, faster decision-making, and better focus on specific markets.
Disadvantages: Duplication of resources, potential for conflicts, and difficulty in coordinating
across divisions.
Alone, Shiela P.

4. Matrix Structure:

Description: Combines functional and divisional structures, creating a dual reporting system.
Advantages: Flexibility, improved communication, and better resource allocation.
Disadvantages: Can lead to confusion, power struggles, and increased complexity.
5. Team Based Structure:

Description: Teams are forced to work on specific projects or tasks, often crossing functional or
divisional boundaries.
Advantages: Team-based structures naturally promote robust communication by encouraging
team members to work closely together.
Disadvantages: Under performing employees behind the team
6. Network Structure:

Description: A loose network of independent entities connected to a central hub.


Advantages: Flexibility, reduced costs, and increased innovation.
Disadvantages: Can be difficult to control and coordinate.
7. Flat Structure:

Description: Has few levels of management, with employees having more autonomy.
Advantages: Improved communication, faster decision-making, and increased employee
satisfaction.
Disadvantages: Can lead to a lack of clear direction and difficulty in managing large teams.

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