After managers divide up the organization’s work, how do they coordinate their employees to get it done?
Differentiation
Span of control
Integration
How can you expect an organizational structure to evolve?
Why do organizational structures evolve?
How do organizational structures evolve?
What are some recent trends in organizational structure?
Structured networks
The front–back structure
The boundaryless organization
How do managers use organizational structure to advance their company’s strategy?
Different business strategies suggest different organizational structures
Structure affects how strategic decisions are made
How do international organizational structures typically evolve?
Direct reporting
The international division
The global structure
What are international strategic alliances?
