One of the decisions a business owner has to make is what type of organizational structure his or her business is going to use. There are four main types of business structures in the U.S.: sole ...

In the 1967 book "Organizations in Action," sociologist James D. Thompson defined three types of interdependence to describe the intensity of interactions and behaviors within an organizational ...

Unlike any other corporate structure that exists, flat companies are exactly that...flat. Meaning there are usually no job titles, seniority, managers, or executives. Everyone is seen as equal. Flat ...

This is part two of a five part post that explores various types of organizational structures that either already exist in today’s business landscape or are starting to emerge as viable options for ...

Every organization, no matter its size, has an abundance of moving pieces. Ensuring that all those pieces move in perfect synchrony starts by devising an organizational structure that represents the ...

Picture the most successful companies in the world; they have one thing in common — an effective organizational structure. But what exactly does that entail and how can it make or break a business? If ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. From a logistical perspective, it can be surprising to find that many small businesses and startups need a sound organizational structure ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer economics subject matter expert, researcher, and ...