Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 4RDQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The difference between the three traditional organizational designs.
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Traditionally, there are three kinds of organizational design that can be used to structure the organizational system in an organization. These designs are meant to organize the functioning of these organizations by guiding the conduct of the business accordingly. These three traditional designs of organizational structure are:
- Simple structure
- Functional structure
- Divisional structure
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