Under Armour

Organisation structure presents the workflow of the whole organisation. In general, a prescribe outline of organisation structure lays out the network of relationships clearly to make it easier for employees to know who they should be reported to in various conditions hence increasing the efficiency of an organisation. Besides, it saves time by creating solid tracks for the employees to focus more on achieving their objectives and also help to avoid uncertainties while performing their tasks. Currently, Under Armour’s organizational structure is functional departmentalization as shown in Exhibit4.1. Functional departmentalisation is a proper system to separate the tasks performed within a company into various groups that are distinguished by

Hybrid structure increases the adaptability of an organisation and makes it more flexible. As two organisations combine, there would be significant differences in production lines, service lines, market dominance, alignment of employees and organisation goals. By the implementation of hybrid structure, it can enhance a healthy relationship and communication between the managers and the employees through regular feedback due to its flexibility. A healthy relationship and good communication within the organisation can build up trust, teamwork and avoid conflicts in workplace. Consequently, the problems of employees can be solved easily. Additionally, the company incorporate can recognise the differences of culture and come out with solutions during the merging period in order to accomplish a success alteration. Moreover, reducing internal conflicts in the workplace will lead to an increment of effectiveness from the employees so that the employees can focuses more on contributing good performance within the organisation. Hence, hybrid structure results in growth of output and increases the profits of business. As an evidence, the Disney company with hybrid structure shows their good social relation with its employees as their motto is to treat its employees like customers through good communication and they appreciate their effort with the best

Generally, changes occur in business management structure when companies combine. If Under Armour is combined with its competitors which are a decentralised company, a change of organisational structure from functional departmentalisation structure to hybrid structure would aid the companies to merge prosperously. After mergers reorganised the management structure, the organization would be decentralised. Authority of Kelvin Plank to take control over the organisation will be reduced significantly. Decentralisation is needed to develop individuals’ skills and the potential of employees as the employees are a vital part of the development of an organisation. Empowering the lower level of management to voice out their opinions and make small decisions can boost their self-confidence and it will be advantageous to the organisation’s