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Match the Following Types of Structure to the Most Appropriate

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Match the following types of structure to the most appropriate definitions.

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Responses:

Functional

A structure where teams are created to undertake a specific piece of work and are then dissolved when the work is complete.

Matrix

A structure that combines different structural dimensions simultaneously e.g. an organisation may have both product divisions and geographical territories.

Project based

A structure that divides responsibilities according to the organisation's primary specialist roles such as production, research & development, marketing etc.

Multi-divisional

A structure built up of separate divisions on the basis of products/services or geographical areas.

Premises:

Functional

Matrix

Project based

Multi-divisional

Responses:

A structure where teams are created to undertake a specific piece of work and are then dissolved when the work is complete.

A structure that combines different structural dimensions simultaneously e.g. an organisation may have both product divisions and geographical territories.

A structure that divides responsibilities according to the organisation's primary specialist roles such as production, research & development, marketing etc.

A structure built up of separate divisions on the basis of products/services or geographical areas.

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

Functional

Matrix

Project based

Multi-divisional