Basic classification on organizations profit oriented

BASIC CLASSIFICATION ON
ORGANIZATIONS

Profit oriented Vs. Not for Profit organizations

For profit : A for-profit organization exists primarily to
generate a profit

Not for Profit : A nonprofit organization exists to
provide a particular service to the community
 Government Vs. Private Organizations

ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE

An organizational structure is a
system that outlines how
certain activities are directed
in order to achieve the goals of
an organization. These
activities can include rules,
roles, and responsibilities.

also determines how
information flows between
levels within the company. For
example, in a centralized
structure, decisions flow from
the top down, while in a

MANAGERIAL LEVELS IN AN
ORGANIZATION

TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURES
1. Hierarchical Structure
Employees are grouped with every employee
having one clear supervisor.
2. Matrix Structure
A type of organizational management in which people
with similar skills are pooled for work assignments,
resulting in more than one manager to report to
3. Horizontal Structure
Many levels of middle management are
eliminated. This enables employees to make
decisions quickly and independently
4 . Network Structure
visualize both internal and external
relationships between managers and top-level
management.

TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURES
5. Divisional Structure
Within a divisional structure, each
organizational function has its own division
which corresponds to either products or
geographies.
6. Line Organization Structure
Authority flows from top to bottom. Unlike
other structures, specialized and supportive
services do not take place in these
organizations.