An organizational structure is a system that outlines how certain activities are directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization. These activities can include rules, roles, and responsibilities. The organizational structure also determines how information flows between levels within the organization. Organizational systems are the processes that attempt to coordinate those divisions of work. The structure of an organization is like a skeleton: It defines the spatial relationships and influences the power relationships among its various parts. The skeleton alone does not do much work; it merely provides the framework within which the body tries to organize its resources to accomplish the task.