In: Operations Management
what is organisation structure
An organizational structure can be defined as the system that describes how the different processes and activities will be carried out and directed in the organization so that the organizational objectives and goals can be accomplished. The different activities may include responsibilities, roles, and rules. The manner in which the communication takes place, information flows in the different levels of hierarchy in the firm is also determined by the organizational structure.
An organizational structure is helpful in explaining how the various activities for instance allocation of responsibilities, tasks, coordination, supervision will be carried out to ensure the fulfillment of the organizational goals. The different actions that are carried out in the organization are influenced greatly by the organizational structure and they lay the foundation on which SOPs and other tests can be carried out.