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Organisation design & structures · Core

Functional structure

Also called: function-based structure

ELI5

Grouping people primarily by specialist function such as finance, marketing or operations.

Used in conversation

“Keep functional structure on the dashboard, but show the definition and reporting period beside it.”

Pitch context

You will see “Functional structure” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

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