There are several different traditional organizational designs. Some organizations are small enough that they can utilize a simple structure. Others are best served by grouping their organization by the occupational specialty of organizational members. Still others require a divisional structure that groups activities around the products they produce, the customers or clients they serve, or their regional or geographic locations. This activity is important because organizational leaders must know how to choose the proper organizational structures based on their firms' needs and natures. The goal of this activity is to challenge your knowledge of the types of structures that are considered traditional organizational designs. Match each position with the corresponding type of organizational structure.

a. Functional Structure
b. Simple Structure
c. Product Division
d. Geographic Division
e. Customer Division

1. Assistant to the President Ms. Fineberg has low work specialization and few rules in her position.
2. V. P., Human Resources: Mr. Allen is the top human resources executive.
3. V. P., Television Division: Mr. Hernandez oversees the television division.
4. V. P.. Commercial Accounts: Ms. Nguyen is the head of commercial accounts.
5. V. P., European Market: Ms. Orlov is in charge of the company's European markets.