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danielfitts88 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

What are the three different types of product structures?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A system-wide intervention examines _____.

a. the organizational structure
b. process and flows within the organization
c. interactions and integrations within the system
d. all of the above
e. answers a and b

Carissamariew · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A product structure is a divisional structure in which products (goods or services) are grouped into separate divisions, according to their similarities or differences, to increase control.
The three different types of product structures are:
1. Product division structure: An organization whose products are broadly similar and aimed at the same market will choose to centralize support services and use a product division structure.
2. Multidivisional structure: An organization whose products are very different and that operates in several different markets or industries will choose a multidivisional structure.
3. Product team structure: An organization whose products are very complex technologically or whose characteristics change rapidly to suit changing customer needs will choose a product team structure.

Answer to Question 2

d