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The linear organizational structure is also called the military structure. It is also the simplest form of centralized organizational structure. Its leadership relationship is established in a vertical system, which is like a straight line from top to bottom. The linear organizational structure is only suitable for smaller enterprises. It is generally used by operating organizations and small production enterprises. In large-scale modern production enterprises, this structure is not suitable due to the heavy and complex management tasks.

The functional organizational structure is also called a multi-linear organizational structure. It divides the work according to functions from the top to the bottom of the organization. Management businesses and their personnel with the same functions are combined to set up corresponding management departments and management positions. It is also the most common organizational structure at present.

Based on the linear type, corresponding functional departments are set up under the administrative heads at all levels to engage in professional management and serve as the leaders' advisers. The organizational structure that combines unified command by the supervisor with the staff and guidance of the functional departments is called a linear functional organizational structure, also known as a linear staff organizational structure.

The divisional organizational structure, also known as the M-type organizational structure, originated from General Motors Corporation. It refers to combining related development, procurement, production, sales and other departments into a relatively independent organizational structure based on a certain product, region or customer.

The matrix organizational structure, also known as the planning-goal structure, combines departments divided by function and departments divided by product (or project, service, etc.) to form a matrix. It is a structure in which the same employee maintains organizational and business connections with the original functional department and participates in the work of the product or project team.