You have been appointed to assist Mr. Mthembu with designing a suitable organisational structure for his business. The business is currently operating with a functional organisational structure, this does not seem to be working as the business has gone global in the last few years, with operations on every continent. The business manufactures and sells its own products in various countries across the world. There has been a lot of conflict and miscommunication that has arisen during the last year due to issues with diversity. Mr. Mthembu thinks it's time for some change. Assist Mr. Mthembu with the following:

2.1 Analyse the extract above and determine a suitable type of organisational structure for Mr. Mthembu's business. (20)

2.2 In light of your answer provided in 2.1 assess the advantages and disadvantages of this type of organisational structure compared to that of a functional structure. (30)

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