ABSTRACT

Organization design-the process of managing organization structure-has importantimplications for the competitiveness and continued survival of business organizations. Whether they are maintaining existing structures or implementing new ones, managers need to know about the different types of structures as well as the key strengths and weaknesses of each structural type. In addition, they must be able to diagnose and react to the various factors that influence the effectiveness of each type of structure, and they must recognize how a particular structure matches up with their company’s specific business situation.