As we look at structure as the next key component to the effectiveness of an organization, I think that I would say that Wake County has a tendency of centralization structure. I lean to this because many of the decisions come from the board and on an individual level; the principal. The concept of centralization includes formal authority and the decision making is concentrated a single point in an organization (Robbins & Judge, 2015). Examining the process, let’s take a look at how it works. Problems are brought forth to the head and board members. A discussion and decision is made and is aligned with the state and county guidelines. This decision is shared with the area superintendents, which is shared with the principal. The principal then
