small startup company is experiencing rapid growth and is considering restructuring its organizational chart to better align with its business goals. The CEO has asked the HR manager to assess the current structure and recommend changes. Question : - What factors should the HR manager consider when assessing the current organizational structure? What are some possible changes that the HR manager could recommend to better align the structure with the company's goals?

small startup company is experiencing rapid growth and is considering restructuring its organizational chart to better align with its business goals. The CEO has asked the HR manager to assess the current structure and recommend changes. Question : - What factors should the HR manager consider when assessing the current organizational structure? What are some possible changes that the HR manager could recommend to better align the structure with the company's goals?

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

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ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter10: Designing Organization Structure

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