Corporate Structure

Audience.
Anyone who works within corporate or leadership settings will benefit from this training course on corporate structure

Overview
The Corporate Structure Training Course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of the various organizational frameworks and hierarchies that shape modern businesses. This course delves into the fundamentals of corporate structures, exploring different models such as functional, divisional, matrix, and network structures. Participants learn how organizational structures impact decision-making, communication flows, and resource allocation within companies. Additionally, the course covers topics such as organizational design principles, the role of culture in shaping structures, and the implications of structural changes on employee dynamics and performance. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants gain insights into designing, implementing, and managing corporate structures effectively to support business objectives. Ultimately, the course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and optimize corporate structures to enhance organizational performance and agility in today’s dynamic business environment.

Topics Covered.

  1. Introduction
    • The benefits of structuring organizational activities to achieve the goals of an organization.
    • What is an organization?
    • Common concepts and dimensions of organizational structure.
  2. Mintzberg’s Theory
    • The fundamental concepts of organizational structure as proposed by Henry Mintzberg.
    • Five structural configurations (simple structure, machine bureaucracy, professional bureaucracy, divisionalized form, and adhocracy).
    • The seven forces (direction, efficiency proficiency, concentration, innovation, cooperation, and competition).
  3. The six models of organizational structure
    • Bureaucratic.
    • Vertical.
    • Horizontal.
    • Departmentalization.
    • Network.
    • Virtual.

Learning Outcome
Your participants will:
• Understand the key organizational concepts.
• Explore the main dimensions of organizational structure.
• Examine the concepts of force and form within organizations.
• Understand six models of organizational structure.