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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
Identify seven elements of an organization’s structure.
Identify the characteristics of the functional structure, the divisional structure, and the matrix structure.
Identify the characteristics of the virtual structure, the team structure, and the circular structure.
Describe the effects of downsizing on organizational structures and employees.
Contrast the reasons for mechanistic and organic structural models.
Analyze the behavioral implications of different organizational designs.
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