Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure of Memphis City Schools
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October 31, 2012 Every type of company or organization that exists operates with a certain organizational structure. However, the organizational structure is tailored to best meet the needs and services of the company. Organizational structures are used as a means of communicating how business will take place within an organization. The structure of an organization is important to the main areas that make an organization function effectively. Organization functions and designs determine the organizational structure. Memphis City Schools has a horizontal organizational structure. Although a horizontal structure exists as the overall structure at the executive level, a vertical structure is also in place at the management/staff level. The main structure for Memphis City Schools is called the executive cabinet. Each member of the executive cabinet is responsible for the main departments of the entire school district. Each executive member reports directly to the School Superintendent. The Superintendent, along with Internal Audits, and General Counsel reports directly to the Board of Commissioners. Chief of Staff is also under the Superintendent with a direct report from Policy and Legislation. The Chief of Staff has to be ready to act and decide for the Superintendent in the event the Superintendent is unable to perform. The organizational structure of Memphis City Schools is similar to the structure of the Methodist hospital, because there are so many departments, legal issues, laws, and procedures that have to be accounted for. And both of these organizations provide services for more than 100 thousand people. In contrast, Memphis City Schools’ structure is quite different from the organizational structure of Mid South Managed Properties, although this company services thousands of people, the company operates on a much smaller scale, and has a vertical organization structure consisting
MGT/230
October 31, 2012 Every type of company or organization that exists operates with a certain organizational structure. However, the organizational structure is tailored to best meet the needs and services of the company. Organizational structures are used as a means of communicating how business will take place within an organization. The structure of an organization is important to the main areas that make an organization function effectively. Organization functions and designs determine the organizational structure. Memphis City Schools has a horizontal organizational structure. Although a horizontal structure exists as the overall structure at the executive level, a vertical structure is also in place at the management/staff level. The main structure for Memphis City Schools is called the executive cabinet. Each member of the executive cabinet is responsible for the main departments of the entire school district. Each executive member reports directly to the School Superintendent. The Superintendent, along with Internal Audits, and General Counsel reports directly to the Board of Commissioners. Chief of Staff is also under the Superintendent with a direct report from Policy and Legislation. The Chief of Staff has to be ready to act and decide for the Superintendent in the event the Superintendent is unable to perform. The organizational structure of Memphis City Schools is similar to the structure of the Methodist hospital, because there are so many departments, legal issues, laws, and procedures that have to be accounted for. And both of these organizations provide services for more than 100 thousand people. In contrast, Memphis City Schools’ structure is quite different from the organizational structure of Mid South Managed Properties, although this company services thousands of people, the company operates on a much smaller scale, and has a vertical organization structure consisting