Functional Structure
Before the advent of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the emphasis on quality service delivery through the use of team-based structures, the majority of FM organizations were designed around the principles of"functional/structural" approach. Even today, many facility managers feel more comfortable with functional/structural design because it groups individuals accordingly to the functions they perform. The organization segregates individuals by very traditional degrees of specialization. This type of FM organization design works well within an environment that consists of: