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Fundamentals of Management, 11/e
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Fundamentals of Management, 11/e

by Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter, David A. De Cenzo
April 2015
Beginner content levelBeginner
480 pages
107h 32m
English
Pearson
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Team structure: A structure in which the entire organization is made up of work groups or teams

  • Advantages: Employees are more involved and empowered; reduced barriers among functional areas

  • Disadvantages: No clear chain of command; pressure on teams to perform

Matrix-project structure: Matrix is a structure that assigns specialists from different functional areas to work on projects who then return to their areas when the project is completed. Project is a structure in which employees continuously work on projects. As one project is completed, employees move on to the next project.

  • Advantages: Fluid and flexible design that can respond to environmental changes; faster decision making

  • Disadvantages: Complexity ...

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ISBN: 9780135175156