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Organisational structure

Introduction

Organisational structure is concerned with the way in which the
work is divided up and allocated. It outlines the roles and
responsibilities of individuals and groups within the organisation.

Mintzberg’s effective organisation

Mintzberg said that an organisation is made up of a number of distinct parts:

Ideology
The organisation’s values and The hierarchy of authority; includes
beliefs (culture). Not a middle and lower level managers.
separate building block. Ensure work of operating core is
Strategic consistent with expectations of
strategic apex.
apex
Individuals who formulate

and execute strategy to Functions such as R&D and
achieve the mission. legal services contribute to
efficiency and effectiveness of
Middle other parts of organisation.
line

Functions such as
finance, HR, marketing The individuals who
and training develop as produce the product/
the organisation grows. Operating provide the service.
Majority of organisation in a
core small organisation.

It is important that an organisation considers the relative balance of these parts in
order to achieve its goals and remain competitive.

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