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An organizational structure helps companies assign duties and responsibilities to various staff and departments. It also helps everyone understand where they fit in to a business operation and who ...

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Most businesses, such as sole proprietorships, limited liability companies and corporations, have a hierarchical leadership structure. In contrast, a cooperative organizational structure is more ...