Cavite State University Administration Process and Organization Management Professor: Reported by: Date of Submit: 1. Discuss (1) advantages and (1) disadvantages of a simple organizational structure. This structure is primarily found in the IT and high-tech sectors. In a horizontal structure, employees are grouped by function into three areas – planning, building and running. For example, the planning department is responsible for developing new projects and may include employees from research, development and finance. The building department would then construct or assemble the projects; and the running department would include sales, marketing and maintenance. This structure allows the company to respond quickly to changing market conditions and technological advances but may not work as well for companies that produce products with a longer lifespan, or for service industries. 2. Organizational change is inevitable. Name any six steps involved in the change process. Clearly define the change and align it t business goals. Determine impacts and those affected Develop a communication strategy Provide effective training Implement a support measure the change process 3. Administrative Assistants should possess good communication skills. Discuss the importance of good communication skills. With careful attention to detail, you can notice missed signatures, complete job assignments on time and write professional emails with no spelling errors. Office communications are sometimes sensitive, needing close attention to email addresses and information. When completing data-entry duties, administrative assistants should be able to submit the correct information repeatedly. An administrative assistant can use attention to detail in reviewing correspondence, submitting reports and completing everyday duties.