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What are the advantages and disadvantages of team-based, network-based, and boundary-less organizations? Give an example of a function or role in the organization that could be benefited by each of these three organizational structures

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The solution discusses the three organizational structures: team-based, network-based, and boundary-less organizations and their advantages and disadvantages. Examples of a function or role that are benefited by them are also cited. References included.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of team-based, network-based, and boundaryless organizations? Give an example of a function or role in the organization that could be benefited by each of these three organizational structures
TEAM-BASED
Advantage
? The diversity of viewpoints provides many solutions to one problem and working in groups makes it in a better position to produce high-quality decisions.

Disadvantages:
? giving each member to suggest is time-consuming
? non-vocal members are often dominated by members who make decisions and generate solutions to problems

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