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Understand roles within an organisation

Click to read this article describing the organisational structure of Syngenta, a world-leading plant science business.

  1. What are the benefits and potential disadvantages to Syngenta of using a matrix management system?
  2. What could be the benefits and potential disadvantages to Syngenta of using a hierarchical organisation structure?
  3. Are there any benefits and disadvantages to the organisational structure used by your current employer?
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