After analysing the film, it is clear that people involved in the creation of Facebook primarily
had organisational problems. Initially, Facebook was incorporated as a company with
informal structure having no defined communication channels, decision making process etc.
However, the ideal condition for them would have been a Mechanistic structure with a hint of
characteristics from Organic organisational structure, both of which are generally defined by
three major factors: complexity, formalization and centralization. The reference of a
mechanistic structure in this situation widely suggests the establishment of narrow, well
defined jobs along with exertion of control by senior management in order to increase
efficiency. It is deemed important to have a formalised structure at the time of expansion to
prevent things from going astray. Similarly, certain characteristics of Organic structure such
as having fewer but prominent layers of management which would allow a company such as
Facebook to adapt to a highly dynamic business environment in its early stages. The
implementation of the same would have been possible by hiring an HR team consisting of 2-
3 people, as suggested in the solutions. The act of hiring HR professionals should have
