As a manager, quite often, you are involved in the process of designing your organisation’s structure. You will face a situation where you have to decide on structural differentiation and then integration of your organisational structure. Discuss what is structural differentiation and how is it affected by the organisation’s external environment. How would you achieve the structural integration of your organisation?

As a manager, quite often, you are involved in the process of designing your organisation’s structure. You will face a situation where you have to decide on structural differentiation and then integration of your organisational structure. Discuss what is structural differentiation and how is it affected by the organisation’s external environment. How would you achieve the structural integration of your organisation?

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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