Assignment No.

01 Total Marks: 20

SEMESTER Spring 2021 Due Date: 24-05-2021

CS507- Information Systems

Question No 1:
Hierarchical and Flat organizational structures are used around the globe by many organizations. There are
different reasons on the basis of which organizations decide which organizational structure they should adopt.
Now, keeping these organizational structures in mind, you are required to provide two examples of hierarchical
structure and two examples of flat structure based organizations. You are also required to analyze and mention
reason of choosing that particular structure in the organization.

Example File Structure Reason

Solution:
Example File Structure Reason
Amazon Hierarchical Hierarchical structure is followed mainly due
structure to its large size.
Corporations, Governments Hierarchical They have different levels of management, and
 structure authority. Larger companies deal with many
(Students can write name projects and employees.
of any corporation,
government organization )
Small companies and start- Flat structure They are small in size. Flat structure works
ups well for small companies.

(Students can write name

of any small or start up
organization such as any
small super store etc.)
A video game company Flat Structure Valve wanted innovators and independent
called Valve  thinkers on board, so it selected to have a flat
organizational structure. The gaming startup
wanted decision to go completely boss-less.

Question No 2:
An organTHE HIPAA (The Health Insurance External
Portability and Accountability Act ) Compliance

Note: Deadline for assignment submission is 24th May 2021.

Good Luck!