Practical guide Structures Why is the structure of an organisation important?

Why is the structure of an organisation important?

Some structures are informal, others take a lot of time to set up. Some structures provide their members with protection from liability. Many structures don’t (by default) have a complicated, multi-tiered governance structure, and others allow for a broader engagement with stakeholders. 

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