Prior to entering this discussion, reflect on reading for the week, specifically Analytical Exercise 8 found on the Summary page of Chapter 3 in your text. Is another form of structural configuration better suited to multiproduct, multiservice companies? If not, is there a form of departmentalization for multiproduct, multiservice companies which would match somewhat the divisional structure configuration?
Explain how the following are similar:
- Functional structure with simple Provide two example companies, one for each structure.
- Divisional structure with departmentalization by product. Provide two example companies, one for each structure.
- Machine bureaucracy with centralized, mechanistic structure. Provide two example companies, one for each structure.
- Professional bureaucracy with decentralized, organic structure. Provide two example companies, one for each structure.
Support claims with examples from required materials and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.