Is functional structure the same thing as divisional structure?

What is functional and matrix structure.under what condition matrix structure is most suitable?

the matrix structure :- a Grid of functional and divisional for two chains of command http://sameh.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/Organization%20Structure3.jpg Matrix structure, shown above, combines both structures. For example, we can have a functional structure and then assign a manager for each product. Some employees will have two managers: functional manager and product manager. This type of structure tries to get the benefits of functional structure and also of divisional structure; however, it is not easy to implement because of the dual authority. This structure is very useful for multinational companies. It is important to keep in mind that each managerial decision has its pros and cons. Sometimes, writers will convinve you that divisional or matrix structure are the recent trends and that you need to re engineer your structure tomorrow morning. Obviously, this is not true. Many organizations still has functional structure and is doing very well. It is very important to select the structure that best service your condition. What is your strategy? How many products do you have? What type of technology are you using? How big is your company/organization? Management should take necessary actions to decrease the disadvantages of the chosen structure and to enhance its the positive effects. For example, if we think the divisional structure is the best type for our condition then we should have tools to exchange knowledge between engineers working in different divisions. These tools can include forums on the LAN and conferences to exchange knowledge. Conversely, if we adopt functional structure, we can form teams from different functions to solve problems and develop our products. Developing countries suffer from the lack of research. Most of research on organization structure based on studying Japanes, American and European compoanies but it is rare to find a research based on a sample of African companies. That is a challenge for managers working in developing countries because the research does not really tell them what to do and what to expect. The differences in cultures can affect the results of adopting certain structure in certain part of the world. Sometimes, you deal with the same organization in different parts of the world and get very different standard of service. This shows that this multinational organization failed to reach the same results in the developing country. Management should not think they are going to double their profits because they adopted flat structure (less number of management layers). If this structure reengineering is not part of a certain strategy, it will not work. For example, if we adopt flat structure and then transfer the authorities of the middle management to the top management then we are increasing centralization and decreasing our flexibility. Similarly, if we adopt functional structure and allow for the duplication of resources, then we will get the disadvantages of the functional structure and will lose one of its main advantages which is economies of scale. Many companies have combination between functional, divisional and matrix structure. Many of the decentralized companies will have one or two department centralized such as human resources or marketing. Whatever structure you have, the results are the most important. The results are not your perception that you are the best. Measure yourself compared with similar companies. Do you need one week to take a decision that they make in one hour? Are your employees motivated more than those in other companies? Are you devloping new products and services faster than other companies? Are you achieving your main strategy?

What is the difference between a functional and matrix structure?

1.In the Functional Structure the employees have many superiors and they have to write report for all of them. On the other hand, in Project (Matrix) Structure the employees have to write one report direct to an administrator.In Matrix structure it is difficult to have two managers to manage same work but in Functional Structure have several managements. By( Mohammed Khalil).CBFS. Oman

Is it true that some aspect of functional structure appear in every organization?

As soon as there is more than one person involved, an organization will have a functional structure; each person will be doing something different. Since people doing the same or similar functions will want to cooperate, it makes sense to create a functional structure.

Does structure and shape mean the same thing?

yes kind of it is the same

Is composition and structure the same thing?

No, composition and structure are not the same thing. Composition refers to the elements that make up a substance or material, while structure refers to how those elements are arranged or organized within the substance.

What is the difference between positional isomerism and functional isomerism?

Positional isomerism refers to compounds with the same molecular formula but differing in the position of functional groups or substituents on the carbon skeleton, while functional isomerism involves compounds with the same molecular formula but differing in the functional groups present. In other words, positional isomers have the same functional groups but at different locations, whereas functional isomers have different functional groups altogether.

Do compounds of the same functional group have same physical properties?

Compounds with the same functional group can have similar physical properties, such as boiling point or solubility, due to similarities in their chemical structure and intermolecular forces. However, other factors like molecular weight or branching can also affect these properties.

What is the abbreviation of the word functional?

I was wondering the same thing. I decided on FCNL. If you start using it too, that will make it official!

What does the prefix cis- in the name of a stereoisomer indicate about the functional groups?

The prefix cis- in the name of a stereoisomer indicates that the functional groups are positioned on the same side of a double bond or ring structure. It is used in contrast to the prefix trans-, which indicates that the functional groups are on opposite sides of the bond or ring.

A functional group changes the structure of a compound but does not alter its chemical properties?

A functional group is a specific grouping of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical reactivity and properties. While the addition of a functional group can change the structure of a compound, it does not necessarily alter its overall chemical properties, as the functional group will largely dictate how the compound will react chemically.

In the NFL playoffs why is it called Divisional Round when teams from same division can't play each other?

Only in MLB can the teams from the same division not play each other, and that's only in the first round of playoffs. In the NFL, I think it's called the Divisional round because in theory, only divisional champs will be remaining in the playoffs after Wildcard Weekend.

What is aldehyde and ketone?

They have the same functional group.

Is functional structure the same thing as divisional structure?

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