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प्रश्न
The differential between 'Functional and 'Divisional' structure of organising on the basis of the following:
Meaning
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उत्तर
| Basis | Functional Structure | Divisional Structure |
| Meaning | Activities of a similar nature are grouped together in departments and all departments in turn report to a head. |
An organisational structure wherein various diversified business activities of an organisation are grouped in different divisions. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between formal and informal organisations on the basis of authority
What is meant by 'functional structure' of an organisation?
What is meant by the divisional structure of an organisation?
State any three limitations of divisional structure of an organisation.
State any three features of 'Informal Organisation'.
Differentiate between formal and informal organization on the basis of the following:
Origin
Differentiate between formal and informal organization on the basis of the following:
Nature
A differential between 'Functional and 'Divisional' structure of organising on the basis of the following:
Cost involved
How does informal organisation support the formal organisation?
A company, which manufactures a popular brand of toys, has been enjoying good market reputation. It has a functional organisational structure with separate departments for Production, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Research and Development. Lately to use its brand name and also to cash on to new business opportunities it is thinking to diversify into manufacture of new range of electronic toys for which a new market is emerging. Which organisation structure should be adopted in this situation? Give concrete reasons with regard to benefits the company will derive from the steps it should take.
A company manufacturing sewing machines set up in 1945 by the British promoters follows formal organisation culture in totality. It is facing lot of problems in delays in decision making. As the result it is not able to adapt to changing business environment. The work force is also not motivated since they cannot vent their grievances except through formal channels, which involve red tape. Employee turnover is high. Its market share is also declining due to changed circumstances and business environment. You are to advise the company with regard to change it should bring about in its organisation structure to overcome the problems faced by it. Give reasons in terms of benefits it will derive from the changes suggested by you.
In which organisation structure do we find “group norms”?
Grouping of activities on the basis of functions is a part of ____________.
It is defined as the framework within which managerial and operating tasks are performed.
Which of the following are a few prominent advantages of a divisional structure?
Which of the following gives shape to the organisation structure?
Yummy Foods Ltd. has its registered office in Lucknow, manufacturing unit in Kanpur and marketing department in Chandigarh. ______ type of organisational structure should be adopted by the company to achieve its objectives.
______ is the process of dividing work into manageable activities and then grouping the activities which are similar in nature.
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Diligent developers, a website design company in Bangalore is a startup initiative of Mr. Maniraj which aims at achieving a profit margin of 10% in its first year. Mr. Maniraj appointed Mr. Advait as the Digital marketing Head, Mr. Kiyansh as the head of Backend department and Mr. Nirved headed the Graphics Designing Department. Since each head was specialised in specific skills, it resulted in increased efficiency and better coordination. However, problems arose when Mr. Advait started considering group objectives superior to organisational objectives and stopped exchanging information with Mr. Kiyansh and Mr. Nirved. The company had to bear the brunt of lack of coordination and was unable to achieve its objectives. |
- Identify and state the organisational structure adopted by the company.
- State two benefits and two limitations of the identified structure highlighted in the above case.
______ organisations are formed spontaneously as a result of social interaction among employees in an organisation.
