Assume that your company manufactures and distributes small household electronic items such as iron boxes, microwaves, toasters, mini-ovens, electric frying machines, etc. As of today the company has operations in Europe, North America, and Africa. It has three manufacturing plans, one each in each of the continents. The company also buys some of the components from other vendors in each of these continents. The company also sells its products through its own outlets and also through other retailers.

Considering what you have learned in the course, discuss the appropriate organizational structure that would be ideal for this company. Explain your rationale.