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Lesson 54

Mintzberg's organisational structure - part 1

Hugo Newman

Taught by Hugo Newman · AI tutor support included

Mintzberg's organisational structure model provides a framework for understanding how finance functions operate within complex organisations. This lesson examines the five core components of Mintzberg's model—the strategic apex, middle line, operating core, technostructure, and support staff—and explores how automation, technology, and organisational culture shape the modern finance function.

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  1. 0:00 Introduction to Finance Function Structure
  2. 3:06 Mintzberg's Organisational Structure
  3. 8:15 Analysing Mintzberg's Five Components

About this lesson

Dive into the complexities of organisational structure with a focus on Mintzberg's foundational model, exploring its relevance in the evolving finance function. This video offers a detailed analysis of the transformation of finance roles, the impact of automation, and the integration of various organisational components, including ideology, the strategic apex, and operational core. Learn how shifts in technology and culture influence the structure and strategies of modern organisations. A must-watch for professionals aiming to understand the intricate dynamics of organisational architecture and its implications on financial operations.

Duration: 9m

  • Mintzberg's Five Components
  • Strategic Apex and Organisational Leadership
  • Operating Core and Finance Operations
  • Technostructure and Process Standardisation
  • Impact of Automation on Finance Structure
  • Ideology and Organisational Culture

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