Organizational structure changes the way that communication and decision-making flow within organizations. Some structures have top-down decision making, while other structures have more centralized decision making. Teamwork has increased over the past few decades allowing for more open communication. Organizational hierarchy influences how information is disseminated and who is involved in the company's future strategies. How many steps are needed to be taken to order a pencil? This answer can be an indicator of hierarchy within the organization

• Take the "Horizontal or Vertical Manager Quiz" in Session 4 content area.
• Evaluate how organizational structure contributes to a manager's autonomy, accountability, and the organization's culture.
• Post a summary of your quiz results and how it reflects managing in different structures.
• Provide an analysis of the skills managers need in each level of management within the organization.
• Explain how the management role varies based on the size of a company.

Does Your Management Mindset Fit a More Horizontal or Vertical Structure? Answer each question based on whether that factor is "mostly true" or "mostly false." 1. I prefer to work with a group of people rather than to work by myself 2. Given that team projects can create conflicts, I prefer to complete work as an individual, by myself. 3. I enjoy the interactions (give-and-take communication) when working with others. 4. I prefer to do my own work and let others do their work. 5. get more enjoyment from achieving a group "win" than an individual objective. 6. Teamwork is not worth it, when some members of the team let others do their share. 7. I feel good in team work, even when we disagree. 8. I feel good when I rely on myself to get the job done, rather than counting on others. Scoring: Give 1 point for each odd-numbered statement you believe to be mostly true. Allocate 1 point for each even-numbered marked mostly false. Total A score of 2 or less means you are attracted to individual effort and a more vertical structure, where a special niche is likely to support your management development. A score of 7 or more points to a more team or horizontal work structure. If your range is 3-6 points, you can work in more vertical or more horizontal organizational structures. (Adapted from Daft, 2013, p. 105)