In Mintzberg's Organisational Structure, what is the Strategic Apex?

• A. Directors
• B. Leaders of Organisation - controls decision making
• C. The Middle Line
• D. Operating Core

Answer: (B)

In Mintzberg’s design, the Strategic Apex sits at the very top and is the group that determines the organization's direction and holds the authority to allocate resources and make key decisions. This leadership team sets strategy and ensures everything else in the organization aligns with those goals. The option that describes “leaders who control decision making” best matches this role, since their central function is governance and strategic steering. In contrast, the middle line links top decision makers with the people doing the work, while the operating core consists of those performing the essential tasks.