Amultidivisional structure consists of a decentralized structure with of a set of operating divisions organized along business, product, customer groups or geographic lines, and a central corporate headquarters that allocates resources, provides support functions, and monitors divisional activities. decentralized format of senior executives with large overhead staff to manage and control all the business lines. centralized structure that controls the coordination across the more diversified and complex functions within the organization. centralized structure combining corporate overhead with support functions. decentralized structure or divisional structure that monitors performance and allocates funding to those divisions wanting to grow.