The document discusses and compares eight generic types of organizational structures: organic or simple, functional, multi-divisional, matrix, project-oriented, virtual, hybrid, and program management office (PMO). Each structure type is described in terms of its functions, features, benefits, and drawbacks. The structures can be implemented differently depending on an organization's goals and needs. Understanding the various structure types helps in selecting the most appropriate one.
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1. UNIT 4 : Type of Organization Structures
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Unit 4
Compare and contrast the eight generic types of organizational structures and
the three types of matrix structures in terms of function, features, benefits, and drawbacks.
EPM 1113_2 Winter 2022
Lambton College in Toronto
Date of Submission – March 20, 2022
Group D
Abhishek Mandaliya (C0848193)
Gursewak Singh (C0846217)
Ishan Chinnakonda (C0847061)
Kamal Bansal (C0850540)
Krishna Patel (C0848234)
Sushmita Singh (C0827399)
*Every group member contributed equally for this case study*
2. UNIT 4 : Type of Organization Structures
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An organization, or organisation (Commonwealth English; note spelling changes), is a one- or multi-person
body with a specific goal, such as a company, institution, or association.
What is organization ?
An organizational structure outlines how specific tasks are distributed to achieve a company's objectives. It
describes an employee's job, duties, authority, influence, interests, competency, and political capacities of
people who may operate inside the system.
What is organizational structure ?
3. 3
What are the benefit of implementing an organisational structure?
Making decisions
more quickly
Enhanced
operational
effectiveness
Employee
performance
improves, which
eliminates
duplication of
effort
Reduces
Employee
Friction.
Improved
communication
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UNIT 4 : Type of Organization Structures
Type of
Organization
Structure
Organic or
Simple
Functional
(centralized)
Multi-
divisional
Matrix
Strong Weak
Balanced
Project-
oriented
Virtual Hybrid
PMO*
Type of Organization Structure
Organizational structures may be divided into 8 categories. Understanding how they function, as well as their
advantages and disadvantages, will help you make a better-educated decision about which to implement in project.
5. Organization
Structure
Type
Functions Features Benefits Drawbacks
Model
Organic or
Simple
• flat reporting
structure
• interactions are
more horizontal
than vertically
between layers
• Cross-functional
teams
• Decentralization
• Flexible
• Easy communication
• Flexible Approach
• Responsive and
Teamwork
• Fluid workforce
• Confusion and
Uncertainties
• Vague Decisions
• Difficult to
control
Functional
structure
• Clear lines of
authority according
to type of work
• One and only one
supervisor –
Functional manager
• Task divided into
functions
• Function performed
by specialists
• Knowledge
enhancement
• Operational speed
and clarity
• Scope of
expansion
• Better control
• Weakening of
common bonds
• Lack of
coordination
• Delay in
decision making
Multi-
divisional
structure
• Functions grouped
into a division.
• Multiple subsidiary
companies under a
parent company
• Low impact of
divisional failure
• Divisional resources
• Every division is
aware of progress
• Accountability
• Better strategic
Decisions
• Team Culture
• Not a possibility
in small
organizations
• Cruel competition
• Lack of
communication
Matrix
structure
• Strong
• Weak
• Balanced
• Two bosses :
Functional manger
Project manager
• Team members
report to both
managers
• Focuses attention on
specific projects
• utilize abilities in
different limits
• reporting relationships
onto a hierarchical
functional structure
• Efficiently gathers
people with
specialized skills
• Flexible in nature
• Balances time, cost
and performance
• Complicated
problem of
coordination
• Indiscipline and
ambiguity
because of Dual
reporting
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Eight generic types of organizational structures
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UNIT 4 : Type of Organization Structures
Organization
Structure
Type
Functions Features Benefits Drawbacks
Model
Project-
oriented
structure
• Project manager has
authority for budgets,
personnel, and
decision making.
• Headed by the
project manager
• Dismantled upon
project completion
• Unity of command
• Communication
response times are
fast
• Co-location
• No clear growth
path
• Discipline specific
competence may
suffer
Virtual
structure
• A virtual organization
is a recent development
that involves different
locations.
• Borderless
Organization
• Electronic
Communication
• Save time and
Travel
• Quick Access to
Experts
• Lack of physical
interaction
• Requires focus on
communication
Hybrid
structure
• Employs multiple
reporting structures
in the organization
• combining functional
and product
structures
• Co-ownership
• In the same
organization, goal
inconsistencies and
distinct institutional
logics.
• Increased
efficiency
• Development of
cross-functional
skills
• Flexibility
• Conflicts
• Too much
administration
overhead
PMO* • Strategic planning
• Resource management
• Mentoring and training
• standardizes project
governance
procedures
• makes resources,
approaches, tools,
and techniques more
easily shared.
• Maintain quality
consistency
• Streamline
processes
• Have more control
over projects
• Centralize project
data
• Increased
Overhead on
Projects
• Slows Project
Delivery
• Can be too Costly
for Smaller
Organizations
Eight generic types of organizational structures
7. UNIT 4 : Type of Organization Structures
For Reference : PMBOK6-2017 (2.4.4.2 FACTORS IN ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE SELECTION- Page -47 )
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