The following diagram is an organizational chart showing the structure that would be adopted.
The organizational structure that would be chosen for this organization is flat. Since this is a nonprofit firm designed to provide food for the elderly, it will possess several fundraising, operations, marketing, and publicity functions. These programs in the organizational structure will each have a director responsible for overseeing those functions. The communications director will ensure that all the marketing and publicity activities will be adequately catered to. The operations director will be responsible for preparing and delivering food to all the concerned parties, while the fundraising manager will liaise with various organizations and volunteers.
Organizational structure impacts an organization’s traditional functions because it determines how time is spent, how people work together, and how money is designated. Additionally, it also influences the way organizational strategy is achieved. The flat structure was chosen because it can make people feel more involved in the organization. It enhances communication, builds team spirit, and hastens decision making (Yukl, 2002). The goals of the company would determine resource allocation. Priorities would be given to all activities that would contribute directly to food provision to elderly citizens.
References
Yukl, G. (2002). Leadership in organizations. NJ: Prentice Hall.