When it comes to good management, it is difficult to emphasize enough the importance of starting with the basics of understanding design, structure and culture which are appropriate to achieve the objectives. of this organization. Experts say that organizational structure and culture must work in tandem, like a team within the organization. It is important for organizations to “understand the difference between these two aspects, as they can have a major influence on the success or failure of the business.” John (2013). Organizational culture comes from the founders of the organization and the missions and visions they originally developed. When a company strays too far from its original missions and visions or lacks them altogether, it is more difficult for managers to lead a specific culture. Without culture, it is difficult to have structure. When an organization establishes its mission and vision, the type of work it does, and the type of work environment it wishes to accommodate, this then helps develop the structure or design of the organization. This is why it is important that culture and structure work in tandem. Organizational culture is described by (Coulter 2013, p.1) as “the shared values, principles, traditions and ways of doing things that influence the way members of the organization act”. This is what makes everything work inside. Organizational structure is “an organizational design that is the process by which the structure of an organization is changed or implemented.” There are six principles for successful organizational design and structure: work specialization, departmentalization, authority and responsibility, span of control, decentralization and centralization, and formalization....... middle of document ......rance (2007-2013). Diversity. Retrieved from http://www.amfam.com/careers/corporate/working-at-amfam/about-amfam/diversity.asp Heathfield, S. M. (2013). What is bullying. About.com Human Resources. About.com, Inc. Retrieved from http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryb/gbullying.htm?p=1John, C. (2013). The difference between organizational culture and organizational structure. Houston, TX: Houston Chronicle. Hearst Communications, Inc. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-organizational-culture-organizational-structure-25206.htmlRobbins, SP, De Cenzo, DA, & Coulter, M. (2013). Fundamentals of Management (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Retrieved from https://csuglobal.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-1183328-dt-content-rid-5602359_2/courses/KEY_MGT300/courseModules_2013fa/MGT300_6/mgt300_6.html#