3 Organizational Structure And Design

Principles of Management · Unit 3

Organizational Structure and Design

Exam-focused notes for Organizational Structure and Design (Principles of Management, MGT205): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 6 solved past questions from this unit.

What this unit covers

  • Definition of organizational structure
  • Vertical and horizontal relationships
  • Vertical differentiation
  • Horizontal differentiation
  • Matrix organizational structure
  • Organization design definition
  • Application of organization design
  • Structural development principles

Vertical and horizontal relationships

20825 marks

Distinguish between vertical and horizontal dimensions of organization structure. [5]

The vertical dimension refers to the depth of the organization - the number of hierarchical levels from top management to the lowest operational level. Key characteristics: - Defines the chain of command and reporting relationships - Determines span of cont...

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Application of organization design

208010 marks

Discuss the application of organization design.[10]

Organization design refers to the process of structuring an organization's hierarchy, roles, responsibilities, and communication channels to achieve its objectives efficiently. The applications of organization design are critical for organizational success ...

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Definition of organizational structure

20805 marks

Define organization structure and design. [5]

Organization structure refers to the formal framework that defines how tasks, responsibilities, and authority are distributed and coordinated within an organization. It establishes the hierarchy of positions, reporting relationships, and communication chann...

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207810 marks

Define organizational structure. Compare the vertical and Horizontal differentiation in organizational structure.[10]

Organizational structure refers to the formal system of task allocation, coordination, and supervision established within an organization to achieve its objectives. It defines how activities are divided, organized, and coordinated among members, establishin...

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Define Organizational structure. Evaluate the relationship between the vertical relationship and horizontal relationship in structural development.[10]

Organizational structure refers to the formal system of task allocation, coordination, and supervision established within an organization to achieve its objectives. It defines: - How activities are divided and grouped (departmentalization) - Lines of author...

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Matrix organizational structure

20795 marks

Briefly introduce the matrix organizational structure. [5]

A matrix organizational structure is a hybrid organizational design that combines two or more types of organizational structures simultaneously. It overlays a functional hierarchy with a project-based or product-based hierarchy, creating a grid-like reporti...

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