[ˌʤiəˈgræfɪk ˌɔrgənəˈzeɪʃən]
Definition: is an enterprise which has branches in different geographical locations with a central office in a certain city. Geographical organizational structure is a kind of organizational structure that assumes the division of labor within the company by geographic feature. A distinctive feature of the geographical organizational structure from other types is the division of the company's business operations into regions. Geographical structure is not a "pure" type of organizational structure and is usually combined with a division on some other basis. So, within the subdivisions allocated on a geographical basis, a linear, functional, product or divisional structure of the company can be realized.
Geographic organization in a sentence:
- A geographic organization is characterized by a large number of representative offices throughout the country or the world.
- Geographic organization implies a wide branching system.
- Within the geographical organizational structure, the headquarters of the company are usually created, the management of which directly communicates with the regional leadership.
Synonyms and related words: territorial division, central office, relocation
