Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure
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Question: 1) Diagnose the structure of your current employer organization and tell us why you think it is classified in that organizational structure.
Firms and businesses require a structure to grow and function. Devoid of a structure, there is very little focus and clarity. Companies are referred to as “Organizations” because of a well-defined arrangement. Meaning, there is an organized stream of authority and leadership in which each person is thought to have an entire notion of whom they supervise, what they do, and to whom they eventually report. Therefore, any business that does not have a structure calls for trouble. However, it is simple to create an organizational structure that may be viewed and shared for enhanced clarity through the company. But before coming up with the structure, one needs to prudently analyze the business and consider the firm’s position (Doucette, 2011). Just as no two individuals are similar, there are no identical companies. Though there might be similar organizations in the same industry, there will steadily be differences and nuances between every product. Likewise, organizational structures differ depending on the company’s preference and production. My Current employer’s organization embraces a functional structure.
Functional structure adheres to a categorized model that contains identified authority, roles, and promotional pathways (Alton, 2017). In my organization, the company is divided depending on specialty.

The company has departments for specific functions like marketing, sales, customer service, finance, production, human resources among others. Employees in every department fill obligations not covered somewhere else in the organization, reducing an overlay of tasks. The work units get divided by expertise, activities, skills, and resources. Therefore, people are committed to a distinct function. The defined expectations and roles limit confusion in my employer’s organization. Such a structure has continuously ensured that the company provides high-quality products, customer care, and marketing. Again, the arrangement keeps on improving the skills of the employees since they only work in their area of specialization. Therefore, my employer’s organization embraces a functional structure.
References
Alton, L. (2017, July 9). Types of Organizational Structures | AllBusiness.com. Retrieved February 12, 2018, from https://www.allbusiness.com/common-types-organizational-structures-103745-1.html
Doucette, C. (2011, August 1). Organizational Structures for a Business. Retrieved February 12, 2018, from https://bizfluent.com/info-10015143-organizational-structures-business.html