Planned answer - structure

Question 1

Structure Q - headings

Answer 1

• Introduction
• Structure and strategy
• ETI’s current structure
• Proposed structure moving forwards
• Matrix structure
• Emerging structural forms
• Board membership and leadership
• Conclusion

Question 1

Structure Q - structure and strategy

Answer 1

• Define org structure
• Discuss relationship between structure and strategy and relevance to ETI

Question 2

Structure Q - ETI’s current structure

Answer 2

• Identify as divisional
• Table for pros and cons
• Discuss how cons are relevant for ETI

Question 3

Structure Q - Proposed structure moving forwards

Answer 3

• Set scene with Robbins & Judge 6 key elements
• Link back to ETI

Question 4

Structure Q - Matrix structure

Answer 4

• Discuss what a matrix structure is
• Table for pros and cons
• Link back to ETI

Question 5

Structure Q - Emerging structural forms

Answer 5

• Define and explain where from (Lynch)
• Discuss virtual structures
• Discuss how elements could be implemented for ETI
• Link to staff retention

Question 6

Structure Q - Board membership and leadership

Answer 6

• Discuss lack of CEO and need
• Transformational & Trnasactional

Question 7

Organisational structure definition

Answer 7

The system that defined how a company is organised, including its hierarchy, workflows, and how work is divided and coordinated

Question 8

Divisional structure - 3 pros

Answer 8

Separation of strategic from operational

Responsiveness to external environment

Opportunities to grow management skills and talent

Question 9

Divisional structure - 3 cons

Answer 9

Loss of central control with short-term division competitiveness

Expensive duplication of function across divisions

Image and quality differentiation

Question 10

Robbins & Judge - 6 key elements

Answer 10

Specialisation
Departmentalisation
Chain of command
Span of control
Level of centralisation
Formalisation

Question 11

Matrix structure - pros

Answer 11

Specialised skills can be used across divisions

Resources are shared more easily, improving efficiency

Flexibility can lead to removal of silo thinking

Question 12

Matrix structure - cons

Answer 12

Risk of power struggles across seniors

Uncertainty about accountability/reporting lines

Hard-workers can become overburdened

Question 13

Emerging structural forms - definition

Answer 13

Innovative forms which have built on and adapted the more traditional structures of the 20th century.

Lynch explains these are reactive to environmental changes such as increasing computer literacy and levels of education.