Aiesec’s organizational structure is made up of four levels. Its overall structure is top to bottom. However, at each level the structure differs in regards to the objectives of the members in the group. In an organization as Aiesec which deals with several projects both at a national and international level it is common to see the ‘project organization’ model (Cheney et. al, 2010; 38). This model allows for the organization to shift its boundaries permitting the members of the group to focus on the fundamental concerns and bringing together expertise and resources from various departments in the organization. Moreover, the project model allows for the different departments in the organization to work together towards one common goal. In terms of communication, the group will work with both formal and informal forms; there is no clear flow of communication between hierarchies however patterns may emerge between certain individuals in the group. Once the project’s goal has been completed it is possible that the group will no longer work together, they will relocate back to their departments and focus on their own goals.
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Cheney, G., Christensen, L. T., Zorn Jr., T. E., & Ganesh, S. (2010). Organizational Communication in an Age of Globalization: Issues, Reflections, Practices (2nd Ed.). Waveland Press: Long Grove, IL.
As AIESEC's organizational structure has a firm background and a well-organized foundation, entry as a member may be difficult. In order for AIESEC to fully and successfully employ members in according positions, a thorough selection process is given to applicants. As mentioned earlier, experienced members of AIESEC are assignmed to higher positions which determine applicants' potential to join the organization. Through selecting according applicants, the communication flow is expected to continue - allowing the fundamental concerns of various departments and procedures to complete their tasks successfully.
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A 'project organization' type of structure stresses to have the already-existing top to bottom feature of AIESEC to continue working well and allow for global commmunication between members and local commitees to, ultimately, reach their goals.