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Question

1. To what extent does the true structure of an organization appear on the organization chart? Explain.

2. When is a functional structure preferable to a divisional structure?

3. Large corporations tend to use different structures in different parts of the organization. Why would that be so?

4. What are the primary differences in structure between a traditional, mechanistic organization designed for efficiency and a more flexible organic organization designed for learning?

5. What is the difference between a task force and a team? Between liaison role and integrating role? Which of these provides the greatest amount of horizontal coordination?

6. As a manager, how would an organization with a high degree of relational coordination?

7. Why do you think the pressure of scarce resources across product lines causes managers to consider a matrix structure?

8. The manager of a consumer products firm said, "We use the brand manager position to train future executives." Why do you think the brand manager position is considered a good training ground? Discuss.

9. Why do companies using a holacracy team structure have cultures that emphasize openness, employee empowerment, and responsibility? What do you think it would be like to work in a company with such a structure?

10. Describe the virtual network structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this structure compared to performing all activities in-house within an organization?