MGT 230
September 28, 2013

Organizational structure by definition consists of activities such as task allocation, coordination and supervision, which are directed towards the achievement of organizational aims. This structure determines how the roles, power and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated and how information flows between the different levels of management. A structure depends on the organization’s objective strategy. My employer, Rainforest Café, uses a centralized structure. Landry’s Incorporated is the owner and operator of more than 450 properties including McCormick & Schmick’s, Chart House, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Claim Jumper, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino and Rainforest Café just to name a few. As one of America’s largest dining, entertainment, gaming and hospitality companies, Landry’s guarantees the moment a guests walks into one of the properties, the ambiance will solidify that they are in for something special. Landry’s renowned reputation is upheld by an unwavering commitment to customer service and satisfaction. When it comes to Rainforest Café centralized structure, the top layer of management has most of the decision making power and has tight control over departments and divisions. The decisions made by the higher management are typically communicated to lower organizational tiers who are then expected to accept and move forward in a way consistent with those decisions. In contrast, decentralized organizational structure has several individuals responsible for making business decisions and running the business. These organizations rely on a team environment at different levels in the business. Another organizational structure is functional structure. This is set up so that each portion of the organization is grouped according to its purpose. Functional structure works well for small businesses in which each