If your organization performs nonroutine tasks in a complex environment and you wanted to empower the managers closest to the environment to make decisions and quickly implement them, which type of organizational structure would you likely choose? Subordinates' need for direction and supervision most influences which aspect of organizational structure? If your firm's environment is stable, what type of structure would you likely choose?

The kind of organizational structure applicable for an organization that performs non routine tasks in a complex environment and seeks to empower the managers closest to the environment to make decisions and quickly implement them is Matrix organizational structure.

Explanation:

A matrix organizational structure is most suitable for a complex environment since it combines the attributes of functional and divisional organizational structures respectively.

There exist a functional division that empowers the managers closest to the environment to make decisions and implement them as well to ensure efficiency in a matrix structure.

In addition, the team members assume a level of responsibility that increases productivity level, encourages innovation and saves time.

Subordinates' need for direction and supervision most influences the functional aspect of organizational structure.

It is preferable to use a matrix organizational structure for a stable firm.