2. WHAT IS AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE?
An organizational structure may be define as the
relationship among the individuals in the
organization and the functions they are performing
according to the stated goals of a firm.
3. LINE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Line organization is the most oldest and simplest
method of administrative organization. According to
this type of organization, the authority flows from
top to bottom in a concern.
4. LINE AND STAFF ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
Line and staff organization is a modification of line
organization and it is more complex than line
organization. Specialized and supportive activities
are attached to the line of command by appointing
staff supervisors and staff specialists who are
attached to the line authority.
5. FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
This is an organization in which we can define as a
system in which functional department are created
to deal with the problems of business at various
levels. Functional authority remains confined to
functional guidance to different departments.
6. COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Committee is a group of people delegated by a
higher authority to achieve an objective. They are
usually a group of specialist who are empowered to
investigate, study proposals, recommended
solutions or achieve a specific objective.
7. AUTHORITY
Authority is the right to male decisions as
a part of the executives function of
planning.
Authority represents the power to direct
subordinates to perform certain duties.
10. DELEGATION
This is the investment of one person
with the power to act for another.
Since no one can do all the tasks,
authority must be given to
subordinates who will make decisions
within the area of their assigned
duties.
12. REFERENCES
Nagy, J. (2011). Organizational structure: an overview.
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