A report published by Hay Group found that some managers have personalities suited to horizontal relationships, such as project management, and achieve results with little formal authority. Other managers are more suited to operating roles with much formal authority in a vertical structure. What type of structure—functional, matrix, team, or virtual network—do you believe your personality would best fit into? Which structure would be the most challenging for you? Give your reasons.

A report published by Hay Group found that some managers have personalities suited to horizontal relationships, such as project management, and achieve results with little formal authority. Other managers are more suited to operating roles with much formal authority in a vertical structure. What type of structure—functional, matrix, team, or virtual network—do you believe your personality would best fit into? Which structure would be the most challenging for you? Give your reasons.

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Chapter10: Designing Organization Structure

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