Organizational structures are hierarchies of command. There are two major types: tall and flat. The main difference between tall and flat organizations is how information flows through the enterprise.

As a trellis supports a vine, organizational structure supports the growth of a company. The right structure provides direction and order to a company's efforts, allowing goals to come to fruition.

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HR might not always get to pick the company’s global structure, but they’re definitely the ones dealing with the day-to-day impact. Whether it’s a centralized, decentralized, or matrix structure, it’s ...