MANAGEMENT W/ 2019 MYMANAGEMENTLAB
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780136170112
Author: Robbins
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 16DQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The role organizational structure plays in an organization’s effectiveness and efficiency.
Introduction:
Organizational design is the process of establishing a structure in which the jobs are assigned in the organization. The reason to design an organizational structure is to help the employees perform their job efficiently and effectively. They define the procedure, flow of work, structure, create role and responsibility that match the current scenario of business and then implement it. The most creditable design will increase the efficiency of the organization.
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