Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 18DQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The role the organizational structure plays in an organization’seffectiveness and efficiency.
Introduction:
Organizational structure creates a system which is formal in nature and allows for the better coordination of relationship between employees and the organization. This thus helps the organization to work in the direction of achieving organizational goals. Organizational structure plays an important role or it plays a key role in the overall functioning of an organization.
The effectiveness of the organizational structure thus determines the effectiveness and the efficiency of the employees of the organization when they are well aware of their responsibilities and relationship structure in an organization.
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