What are some of the major disadvantages inherent in a functional organization?
The functional organization is the dominant form of organizational structure governing information systems organizations today. It is philosophically based upon the functional paradigm. The functional paradigm suggests that the best way to manage a complex business function is to logically subdivide it into a set of lower level functions that can individually be more easily controlled. Division of labor is based upon a functional decomposition of the organization’s major business functions into functional application teams. A hierarchical management structure representing a wider level of functionality is utilized to manage and control the application teams. Functional applications have evolved as semi-autonomous data processing entities with their own distinct user interfaces, business processes, databases, reporting mechanisms and uses of technology. They are popular because they are well-positioned to provide concise and effective tracking of tasks, as well as control of human resou
