Question

1.Describe the relationship between strategy and structure.

Answer 1

Strategy is the business plan by which organization achieve its goals in a planned manner whereas Structure is the phenomenon by which each segments of the organization is fitted systematically.For a successful organization both of them should be woven seamlessly.

For too long, both the terms struture and strategy of an organization has been viewed distinctive from each other. Relationship between them are-

Organization strategy assists organization to build its structure.

Result of the strategy analysis is depended upon structure of the organization

Relationship can be clearly viewed if the strategy is placed well.

Structure is not conceptualized and limited only to the the organizational chart but it also involves the process, resources and the strategies to build up the organization.

Strategy follows structure. Change in the strategy leads to the change in the structure of the business.