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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction.
2. Comparative analysis of S & F Company's formal organizational structure with other organizational structures.
3. Impact of informal culture on formal structure.
4. Role of Power and Politics.
5. Recommendation.
Introduction:
In the face of a technological revolution, the tele-shopping and mail-order
industry must develop new and more convenient ways for their customers to
purchase their goods. In the last six months the Smith & Falmouth Company
has launched an e-tailing division: Smith & Falmouth On-line. This division
is crucial to S & F's growth strategy over the next three years.
Organizational structure refers to the division of labor as well as the
patterns of coordination, communication, workflow, and formal power that
direct organizational activities. An organizational structure reflects the
organization's culture and power relationships (McShane, 2002).
Comparative analysis of S & F Company's formal organizational structure with other organizational structures:
The current organizational structure at the S & F Company is a formal
hierarchy mixed with limited informal communication between teams. In a hierarchical structure legitimate power is given to individuals who then use this power to direct work processes and allocate resources. There is direct supervision within groups. The corporate structure here is a hierarchical one, where the chain of command flows downward. This structure is different from other structures such as c ...