Chapter 10, Problem 1CRQ

What is an organizational structure?

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The concept of organizational structure.

Introduction:

Organizational structure is referred to as the system for accomplishing the task or activities which occur within an organization. By establishing proper organizational structure management can allocate task and resources in an organized manner and can ensure the proper flow of information.

Answer to Problem 1CRQ

Organizational structure is essential to establish as to who has to do what. Thus by maintaining a proper organizational structure, a leader can ensure that effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the organizational goals is maintained.

Explanation of Solution

Structures are important to build in order to give guidance about who must do what work and how are the employees and workers needed to be connected with each other. The organizational structure ensures proper flow of information and it establishes a proper relationship between each other in an organization. Thus, a manager aspiring to communicate the sales target to every employee of the organization will communicate it to his manager who in turn will pass it on to the supervisors to eventually reach through workers of the organization. Hence, an organizational structure saves time and efforts, ensures a proper allocation of resources, hold employees accountable with respect to the task given and ensures that the task and objectives are received after being properly understood.