Organizational Structure of Burns & McDonnell: Assignment – Mgt 230, Week 4

Summary

Organizational structure means how a company arranges its people and jobs. Burns & McDonnell is a real-world example. Students learn about different kinds of organizational structures and how they work.

Burns & McDonnell's Organizational Structure

Burns & McDonnell uses functional organization for projects. This means grouping people by their specialties. The company also uses geographic and service-based structures. These structures help the company serve its clients well.

Functional vs Other Structures

Functional organization is compared with matrix and divisional structures. These structures have similar and different features. The choice of structure depends on the company's needs and goals.

Organizational Functions and Design

Marketing, finance, human resources, and operations influence a company's structure. Different designs, like geographic or customer-based, help determine the best structure. This is shown through Burns & McDonnell's various projects and services.

Key terms

functional organization

Grouping employees by their specialties, like marketing or production.

matrix organization

Employees report to both a functional manager and a divisional manager.

divisional organization

Grouping units around products, customers, or geographic regions.

customer-based organization

The needs of the customer determine which functional groups are used.

service-based organization

Organizing functional groups around the services a company provides.

geographic organization

Dividing the company up by region or location.

Questions this document helps with

• What are the main types of organizational structures?
• How do organizational functions influence structure?
• Which structure is best for a customer-focused company?

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