Question

A steel manufacturing firm with about 1,000 employees operates in an environment that is simple and integrated (it makes a small number of steel products for a few key customers) but also dynamic and hostile (rapidly changing technology and customer needs with many competitors). Based on the environment in which this company operates, it would be more successful with a(n) ______ structure.

Answer 1

Answer:

Organic structure.

Explanation:

Organic structure: It is defined as flat organizational structure as it does not follow normal hierarchical structure, it is more of a decentralized structure with a lesser layer of management at every level, where more information is shared among employee and each department co-operate with other departments, which helps the organization to adapt well with the changes. Employees have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process of the organization.

In the given case, Steel manufacturing firm are following an environment that is simple and integrated but also dynamic and hostile, which is a perfect organic structure.