This research work was conducted to find out the impact of organizational structure on managerial effectiveness of a named organization (ENTRACO).
This research work on the chosen topic was deemed necessary by the researcher in view of the conclusion reach by several schools of though on management that the way an organization is operationally structured could make or many organization in the achievement of its objectives.
The research in the course of the work, administered some structured questionnaire to critical office of the establishment, aimed at eliciting useful information. This was complemented by view of related literature on the subject including study of the organization structure in the establishment.
Arising from the above exercise, the researcher was able to discover among others.
1. There is weak organizational structure in the establishment studied because the organizational structure in place are not well spelt out as many functional frameworks were not represented on the structure.
In the view of the fact that the above lapses were found to be seriously militating the achievement of the organizational goals, it was then recommended, thus;
Many theories of organization have been propounded by the management scholars right from the classical era of contemporary period. These management gurus had common opinion that all not profit oriented had sets of objective to be achieved. For these objectives to be achieved, issues centered on the effective management of the organization like division of work, hierarchy of authority, Chain of command and Span of control etc, shall be put in place in a determined fashion that will suit the organizations. This is tantamount to structuring of organization. Organizational structure therefore, simply put in the framework on which an organization is built. It is a network of authority and role of relationships.
In a situation where these are obtained, the net result is the harmonization of operational activities, enhancement of friendly atmosphere among workers in the organization and the smooth attainment of the organizational objectives.
For the purpose of clarity and the practicability of this study, several forms of organizational structure like functional structure, line and staff structure can be adopted. Some other types of structure are product based organizational structure, geographical structure and matrices structure.
Unfortunately, despite the obvious advantage or impact inherent in structured business into attained forms, many Nigeria organization do not appreciate the qualities and guideline peculiar to the chosen structures. This main adherence to the tends of the chosen structure account for the numerous cases of discontinuity and failure in business. The appropriateness of the organizational structure also causes lack of co-ordination, low moral, back passing, role clash of responsibilities and weak financial base in most Nigeria business.
The preponderance of organization ineffectiveness and lack of effectiveness of most Nigeria business organizations are traceable to structural adequacies that makes it mandatory that an investigations into these problem should be carried out in other to solve them.
This need makes the research, the impact organizational structure in managerial effectiveness of selected organization in Enugu state more appropriate.
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