Assignment Structure

Assignment Structure
A consulting firm is a hybrid organization
Internal clerical and support functions adopt a
typical business structure
In the consulting side of the firm, the staff is
allocated to temporary project assignments

Organizational Structure

Types of Organizational Structure

Centralized

Types of Organizational Structure

Decentralized

Types of Organizational Structure

Matrix

Function/Type
Reporting hierarchy is established for each job
The structure is developed to allow each
business unit to function without affecting other
areas of the organization

Business Unit
Can be divided into:
Products
Services

Responsible for:
Increase revenue
Deliver the products and services of the unit
successfully

Common fields

Financial
Information technology
Management
Human Resources
Legal
Health care
Other niche sectors

Structure and Management of Consulting

firms
These are driven primarily by:
The degree of customization in the firms work
activities
The extent of face-to-face interaction with the
client

Implication?

The value of a
consulting firms
depends primarily
with the specific
talents of highly
skilled individuals