What are the forms of organizational structure? What types of organization are suitable for each type of business?

The forms of organizational structure are linear, functional, linear-functional, divisional, simulated decentralization, matrix, committee and multi-dimensional systems

Linear

Linear system is one of the earliest and simplest forms of organization. The linear system is only suitable for small-scale enterprises with simple production technology, and is not suitable for enterprises with complex production technology and management.

Functional system

Functional system of organizational structure, is the administrative units at all levels in addition to the person in charge, but also the establishment of a number of functional institutions. Such as the establishment of functional organizations and personnel below the plant manager, to assist the plant manager to engage in functional management

Linear Functional

Linear-functional system, also known as the production area system, or linear staff system. It is on the basis of the linear system and functional system, to complement the shortcomings, drawing on the advantages of these two forms and the establishment of the. The vast majority of our enterprises use this form of organizational structure

Division system

Division system was first proposed by Sloan, president of General Motors, in 1924, so there is a "Sloan model", also known as "federal decentralization. "It is a decentralized management system with a high degree of centralization.

Model decentralization

This is a form of structure that lies between the linear functional and divisional systems.

Many large enterprises, such as continuous production of iron and steel, chemical companies due to the product variety or production process limitations, it is difficult to break down into several independent divisions.

Matrix system

In terms of organizational structure, a structure that has both a vertical leadership system by function and a horizontal leadership relationship by product (project) is called a matrix organizational structure.

The matrix structure is suitable for some major research projects. Enterprises can be used to complete a wide range of temporary, complex major projects or management reform tasks. Particularly suitable for development and experimental units, such as scientific research, especially applied research units.

Committee

Committee is a special type of organizational structure, it is the implementation of certain aspects of management functions and collective activities as the main feature of the organizational form. The actual committee is often combined with the above organizational structure, can play a decision-making, consulting, cooperation and coordination role of multi-dimensional three-dimensional, this organizational structure is the organic combination of the business unit system and the matrix system organizational structure. Mostly used for a variety of products, cross-regional business organizations

Extended information:

Organizational structure is generally divided into four aspects of the functional structure, hierarchical structure, departmental structure, authority structure.

1. Functional structure: refers to the various operational tasks as well as the proportions and relationships required to achieve organizational goals. Its consideration dimensions include function cross (overlap), function redundancy, function missing, function cut (or insufficient articulation), function dispersion, function division of labor is too fine, function misplaced, function weakened and other aspects.

2, hierarchy: refers to the composition of the management level and the number of people managed by managers (vertical structure). Its consideration dimensions include the similarity of the functions managed by managers, management range, scope of authorization, decision-making complexity, the workload of guidance and control, and the similarity of subordinate professional division of labor.

3, departmental structure: refers to the composition of the management departments (horizontal structure). The main dimension of its consideration is whether some key departments are missing or optimized.

From the organization's overall type, each departmental primary and secondary structure for analysis.

4, authority structure: refers to the various levels and departments in the power and responsibility of the division of labor and interrelationship. The main consideration is whether the relationship of power and responsibility between departments and positions is equal

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