Using Amazon: Dive into one of the world's largest e$-$commerce and tech companies. Amazon offers a variety of departments and roles, making it a rich source of material for your org chart. Understanding Amazon's structure can give you valuable insights into how massive, multinational corporations operate.

$3$: Determine the structure of the organization you selected

$*$ Identify which of the four structures $($functional$,$ matrix, flat, divisional$)$ best represents the organization you selected.

$*$ See the examples below for illustrations and descriptions of each type of structure.

$*$ If your organization fits more than one structure, consider designing a hybrid structure.

$*$ Refer to this resource to better understand these structures: Types of Organizational Structures Links to an external site.

$4$: Build an org chart

$*$ Start from the top: The highest$-$ranking roles $($such as CEO or President$)$ should be at the top of the chart, with layers of management and other roles falling below.

$*$ Scope: Focus on key roles and departments rather than attempting to chart every employee in large organizations.

$*$ Keep it clear and simple: Each role should be clearly labeled, with lines showing the connections between them. Avoid overcrowding the chart.

$*$ Reflect the structure: The shape and layout of your org chart should accurately reflect the structure of the organization. Is it a traditional hierarchy $($top$-$down$),$ a flat structure $($little to no middle management$),$ a matrix $($teams formed by crossing departmental lines$),$ or a divisional structure $($teams formed around products, markets, or customers$)?$ Make sure your chart visually communicates this.

When finished answer the following :

$*$ What is the structure of your organization $($functional$,$ matrix, flat, divisional, or hybrid$)?$

$*$ Why do you think it's structured this way?

$*$ Would you suggest any changes to the organization to make teams more effective? Why or why not?