Question

C. Describe how organizational structure can impact the effectiveness of the business in the scenario by doing the following: 1. Describe how the organizational structure chosen in part A1 can impact the effectiveness of the business in the scenario, using the goal-attainment approach to measuring organizational effectiveness. 2. Explain the advantages or disadvantages of using an organizational structure from the list in part A1 that is different from the structure already chosen for the business, using the goal-attainment approach to measuring organizational effectiveness.

Answer 1

Answer:

Organizational structrue is crucial because it guides the functioning of an organization, from the lowest levels, to the highest levels.

An common organizational structure is divisions based: the firm is organized with a CEO at the top, and then, a financial department, a marketing deparment, and accounting department, and a productions department.

In this organization, each division has specific goals, which are set by the CEO, the Board of Directors, the shareholders, and the leaders of each divison. These specific goals are different but they must respond to a overall, coherent business strategy.