1.

Which type of organization structure provides a firm with the most

flexibility to respond to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation in the
business environment? What might be the advantages and disadvantages
of this structure?

Answer:

Covid-19 is the most significant challenge the global economy has faced. Every
business, whether it is small start up or giant corporation, are facing a lot in this
crucial times. Some are battling with a collapse in revenues and others are
responding to spike in demand. No business is unaffected. All are adapting to the
challenges of working remotely.

With the Government’s urge to stay home and with the prospect of social
distancing continuity, strategies need to be revised and implemented quickly.

So the best type of organization structure in this pandemic is the Hybrid working
structure. It is working on site plus remotely and offering online services. Going
online and working with the same spirit but virtually is most flexible way to
respond.

Organizations need to speed up decision making, implement new strategies

quickly without wasting any time.

The advantages of Hybrid structure are:

 More satisfied employees

 Lower real-estate costs
 Access to a broader range of talents
 Greater flexibility
 Improved productivity

The disadvantages of Hybrid structure are:

 Time consuming to learn new ways

 Chances of dispute
 Internet access issues
 Intense requirement for self discipline
 Low quality of work in case of poor coordination
 Need for strong policies and trust among workers.