Organizational Structures &IT Organizations

Review chapter readings and lecture notes in Module 2 and answer the following questions. Provide thoughtful and comprehensive responses to each of the questions below. Upload homework assignment using the link provided in Module 2 on or before the scheduled due date.

1. List five common organizational structures and provide a brief description for three of the five organizational structures? Use table below for your responses.

Organizational Structure

Definition

2. What is the primary difference between a hierarchy and flat organizational structures?

3. What determines the effectiveness of an organizational structure?

4. Why are flatarchies organizational structures good environments for fostering innovation?

5. How is a matrixed organization geared toward responsiveness and achieving results quickly?

6. How can making decisions differ between a centralized versus decentralized IT organization?

7. Why does an IT organization exist?

8. What are the core components that need to be evaluated when designing your IT organization? Why are they important? Use table below for your responses, add rows if required.

IT Organization Design Components

Importance