This flashcard is just one of a free flashcard set. See all flashcards!

Functional Structure:

- An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

- Advantages
o Encourages learning from others doing similar jobs.
o Easy for managers to monitor and evaluate workers.

- Disadvantages
o Difficult for departments to communicate with others.
o Preoccupation with own department and losing sight of organizational goals.