Conflict

Conflict Your Name Subject and Section Professor’s Name October 11, 2019 Compare Functional and Matrix structure in terms of the scope and kinds of conflict likely to be encountered. Organizational structures are critical, not only for the profitability but also for the survival of the company. Having an efficient and effective structure allows the organization to integrate all processes to achieve their goals. Accordingly, there are two main types of organizational structures, namely (1) functional and (2) matrix structures. While both of these have significant differences, it is also important to note the risks inherent in such structures. On the one hand, Functional Structures are similar to those adopted by established companies. Particularly, this is when members/employees with similar functions are grouped in different sections and where each of the sections/departments is administered by a top-level executive (Gold, 2018). Accordingly, because of how the departments are structured and differentiated from one another, issues arising from a “conflicting list of demands from various departments” are mos...