1 — Organizational Design

HR Management Fundamentals · 4:24

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Building structures for success, we start with who reports to whom
Functional keeps the experts grouped, each department has its room
Divisional splits by product lines, each unit stands alone
Matrix gives us double lines, two bosses call the phone

[Chorus]
F-D-M-F-N, remember how we organize
Functional, Divisional, Matrix, Flat, and Network ties
Span of control, keep it right, not too wide, not too tight
RACI makes the roles so clear, who does what shines bright

[Verse 2]
Flat structures cut the layers thin, decisions move so fast
Network webs connect the teams, partnerships that last
Span of control's the magic number, how many can you lead?
Seven plus or minus two, that's what most teams need

[Chorus]
F-D-M-F-N, remember how we organize
Functional, Divisional, Matrix, Flat, and Network ties
Span of control, keep it right, not too wide, not too tight
RACI makes the roles so clear, who does what shines bright

[Bridge]
Change is coming, here's the way
Kotter's eight steps light the day
ADKAR builds awareness first
Bridges helps with what feels worst
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
RACI matrix keeps us all well-formed

[Verse 3]
When companies merge and join as one
Due diligence must be done
Culture clash and systems merge
HR guides them through the surge
Structure matters, people too
Integration sees us through

[Chorus]
F-D-M-F-N, remember how we organize
Functional, Divisional, Matrix, Flat, and Network ties
Span of control, keep it right, not too wide, not too tight
RACI makes the roles so clear, who does what shines bright

[Outro]
Design with purpose, lead with care
Good structure gets us everywhere
From change to merge, from role to span
Organizational design's the plan

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