Discussion on organizational structure
Chapter 11 discusses a great deal on the various organization structures along with their advantages and disadvantages. It was interesting to read the subtle differences between the various organizational structures (specially the matrix Vs functional organizational structures) and relate to it my work life.
Chapter 11 talks about the following traditional structures
Simple organization structure: “Structure in which there is an owner and a few employees and where the arrangement of tasks, responsibilities, and communication is highly informal and accomplished through direct supervision” Pearce, J. A. & Robinson, R. B. (2013).

Functional organization structure: “Structure in which the tasks, people, and technologies necessary to do the work of the business are divided into separate “functional” groups (e.g., marketing, operations, finance) with increasingly formal procedures for coordinating and integrating their activities to provide the business’s products and services” Pearce, J. A. & Robinson, R. B. (2013).

According to Pearce, J. A. & Robinson, R. B. (2013). , “A divisional organizational structure is one in which a set of relatively autonomous units, or divisions, are governed by a central corporate office but where each operating division has its own functional specialists who provide products or services different from those of other divisions.”

“The matrix organizational structure is one in which functional and staff personnel are assigned to both a basic functional area and to a project or product manager. It provides dual channels of authority, performance responsibility, evaluation, and control” Pearce, J. A. & Robinson, R. B. (2013).

My organization adopts the matrix organizational structure where, as consultants, we are assigned to a basic functional area (Consulting, Tax, Audit