Instructions:

1. Obtain a chart of the administrative organization from where you work.
   • If it is in a hospital, it should cover from the CEO down through the middle management or equivalent if it is another type of business.
   • If it is a small business and you cannot locate a chart, then make a chart showing the relationship of the employees and the person in charge, or possibly an owner of the business.
     • Scan the chart and save the file.
2. Attach the chart and then describe the organization with the terms that are introduced in Chapter 12.
3. If you work within the structure, describe the functionality of the system and any other observations you would like to add.

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Description of the Organization based on Chapter 12

Different organizations use varied organizational structures depending on the positions and distribution of authority. The company uses a matrix organizational structure. According to Marquis and Huston (2009), a matrix structure focuses on functionality and products. The departments are consequently arranged based on these…