Organizational Structure

Organizational structure has a very important part in all companies’ day to day functions.   An effective company structure will facilitate all decision making, control or scope managers have over operations. “The view of organizational functions as the means by which organizational goals can be achieved helps to focus the development of information systems on the effective support of specific organizational functions. The conceptual distinction between the goals that an organizational function pursues and the organizational unit that realizes it is essential to this endeavor. This distinction is particularly useful for the evaluation of the impact that the introduction of information technology has on the way in which an organization
functions and on its adaptability”(http://www-personal.engin.umd.umich.edu/~rrk/ISSS2000-01-117.pdf)
According to Target’s 2010 website it states the following. “Target is dedicated to providing guests with the right merchandise mix, from everyday commodities and grocery offerings to trend-right home and apparel lines. In 1999, Target embarked on its first design partnership with renowned designer Michael Graves. Since then, Target has partnered with well-known names such Mossimo Giannulli and Sonia Kashuk, along with other top designers, to create exclusive merchandise. In addition, Target stocks its shelves with an extensive variety of trusted national brands across all categories. Target continues to reinforce its value position and commitment to low prices through differentiated marketing campaigns and owned brand product offerings. Owned brands lines, such as up & up™ and Market Pantry®, present guests with the quality of a national brand at a fraction of the price”(http://pressroom.target.com/pr/news/corporate-information.aspx).

References
http://www-personal.engin.umd.umich.edu/~rrk/ISSS2000-01-117.pdf
http://pressroom.target.com/pr/news/corporate-information.aspx