TOYOTA
TOYOTA
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE AND CONTROLS
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND
CONTROLS
are essential components of strategic management,
influencing how an organization operates, achieves its
objectives, and adapts to changes in its environment
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Refers to the framework that outlines how tasks are
divided, managed, and coordinated within an
organization.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
These are mechanisms put in place to ensure that
activities within the organization align with its strategic
objectives and to monitor performance.
STRATEGIC CONTROLS FINANCIAL CONTROLS
AND
culture of continuous
improvement.
FLEXIBLE
STRUCTURE
DECENTRALIZED Toyota follows a decentralized Toyota's divisional structure,
DIVISIONAL
STRUCTURE
FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES FOR
IMPLEMENTING
BUSINESS
LEVEL
S T R AT E G I E
1. Functional Structure
2. Divisional Structure
3. Matrix Structure
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4. Team-based Structure
FUNCTIONAL
STRUCTURE
-the organization is divided into
departments based on functions
such as finance, marketing,
operations, and human resources.
Each department focuses on its
specialized area of expertise.
DIVISIONAL
STRUCTURE
-the organization is divided into
autonomous divisions based on
products, geographic regions, or
customer groups. Each division
operates as a separate business
unit with its own functions.
MATRIX
STRUCTURE
-combines elements of both
functional and divisional
structures. Employees report to
both functional managers and
divisional managers, allowing
for more flexibility and
collaboration.
TEAM-BASED
STRUCTURE
-employees are organized into
cross-functional teams that work
together on specific projects or
tasks. This structure promotes
collaboration and innovation.
Toyota Corporation employs a combination of functional
and divisional structures
It has separate divisions for different geographic
regions and product lines, such as Toyota North
America and Toyota Europe. Each division has its own
functional departments responsible for areas like
marketing, finance, and operations. Additionally,
Toyota utilizes a team-based approach in
manufacturing and product development, where cross-
functional teams work together to improve processes
and innovate new products.
M AT C H E S
BETWEEN
B U S I N E S S - L E V E L S T R AT E G I E S A N D
FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES
COST LEADERSHIP
STRATEGY
Functional Structure: A functional
structure is well-suited for
implementing a cost leadership
strategy. Each functional
department can focus on cost
reduction efforts within its area of
expertise.
Toyota utilizes a functional structure to implement its cost
leadership strategy.
DIFFERENTIATION
STRATEGY
Divisional Structure: A divisional
structure is effective for
implementing a differentiation
strategy.
E 1. Multidomestic Strategy
2. Global Strategy
3. Transnational Strategy
MULTIDOMESTIC
STRATEGY
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
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