Aim of this research was investigating and analyzing organizational structure free zone of Qeshm based on 7 S of McKinsey. Current research was applicable as well as descriptive and surveying. Statistical of research included managers and experts of free zone of Qeshm. We used n order to determine of simple random sampling in order to determine type of statistical sample and we used Cohcaran in order to determine amount of statistical sample. Following, we used 84 people as statistical sample. We used questionnaire in order to measure tools of the research and reliability of research is tested by alpha Cronbach (0.848) and validity of research is determined by professor and experts. We used Kolmogorov-Smirinov and T-test and Freedman test in order to analyze data. Results of research indicated that organizational structure based on 7-S McKinsey. Result of research indicated that organizational structure based on 7-S McKinsey in free zone of Qeshm is unfavorable and common value, clerks and structure had the worst conditions. In according to findings of research, it is recommended that managers of free zone of Qeshm more pay attention to internal environment of organization and improvement of procedure.
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