Organizational Structure
Course Project Assignment: Organization Structure
Overview
When structuring an organization, the leadership team carefully considers employee roles, managerial responsibilities, and the departments through which information and decision-making flow. The framework must be logical. Communication must be transparent. A global mindset must be maintained.
For this course project assignment, you will create your organizational structure chart. Then, you will write a brief description of your framework and ratio for choice.
For more information, please refer to the Assignment Guidelines page.
Directions
This course project assignment consists of two (2) parts:
Part 1: Read & Review Resources.
Part 2: Create Your Organizational Chart, Strategy, & Rationale.
Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/organizational-structure/
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/types-of-organizational-structures
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/principles-of-organizational/9781119828549/
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/principles-of-organizational/9781119828549/c29.xhtml
Organizational Chart
Next, create your organizational chart. This is a visual aid/graphic similar to a flow chart that represents the scaffolding of departments and leadership.
Review the Media Hub, a multimedia resource guide/ERAU,Links to an external site. for suggested software tools and resources you can use for your course activity.
Canva and Lucidchart have templates and walk-throughs available:
Organization Chart Templates (Canva)Links to an external site.
How to make an organizational chart (Lucidchart)Links to an external site.
Feel free to use templates or create your own.
Strategy & Rationale
Lastly, write a 1-2-page explanation of your organizational structure strategy and rationale. Why did you use this framework and approach? How will this structure function effectively with a global mindset?
Cite all resources according to APA format. (See the Writing Style Guide for assistance.)
Writing Guidelines
Adhere to the following writing guidelines:
Stay within the 1-2 page range.
Use transitions to ensure a smooth, logical flow of ideas.
Proofread your work to find and fix grammatical errors.
Include a reference page (if applicable). This does not count towards your 1-2 page range requirement.
