Organizing - ANSWERthe process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively
Organizational Design - ANSWERthe process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structu...
Organizing - ANSWERthe process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships
among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively
Organizational Design - ANSWERthe process by which managers create a specific type of
organizational structure and culture so a company can operate in the most efficient and effective way
Organizing Structure - ANSWERthe formal system of task and job reporting relationships that
determines how employees use resources to achieve organizational goal
Contingency Theory - ANSWERManagers design organizational structures to fit the factors or
circumstances that are affecting the company the most/ causing the most uncertainty.
End: There is no one best way to design an organization
Factors Affecting Organizational Structure - ANSWER1. The nature of the organizational environment
2. The type of strategy the organization pursues
3. The technology the organization uses
4. The characteristics of the organization's human resources
Organic (Flexible) Organizational Structure - ANSWER"Flexible Structure with Innovative Culture"
Organizing choices...
1. Decentralize authority
,2. Empower lower-level employees to make important operating decisions
3. Encourage values and norms that emphasize change and innovation
Determining Factors:
1. Environment: changing/ uncertain
2: Strategy: Differentiation/ Diversification
3. Tech: Advanced
4. HR: skilled labor force, high collaboration in groups and teams
Job Design & the result - ANSWERThe process by which managers decide how to divide tasks into
specific jobs
Result: Division of labor or job simplification
Flexible Structure Advantages - ANSWER1. Faster decision making/ communication
2. Easier to obtain resources
3. Empowered Employees who internalize strong professional values/ norms of behavior as part of
their training
Strategies for Flexibility (Organic Orgs.) - ANSWERBusiness Level-
1. Differentiation Strategy:
Managers can develop new or innovative products quickly—an activity that requires extensive
cooperation among functions or departments.
EX: A candy company may differentiate their candy by improving the taste or using healthier
ingredients.
Corporate Level-
2. Diversification:
, Managers can design a flexible structure to provide sufficient coordination among the different
business divisions
EX: Entering into new businesses on its own by merging with another company or by acquiring a
company operating in another field or service sector.
Mechanistic Organizational Structure - ANSWER"Formal Structure with Conservative Norms"
Organizing choices...
1. Bring stability/ formality to the organizational structure
2. Establish values/ norms that emphasize obedience and being a team player.
3. Decisions are made within a clearly defined hierarchy of authority, and use detailed rules,
standard operating procedures (SOPs), and restrictive norms to guide and govern employees'
activities
Determining Factors:
1. Environment: Stable/ certain environments with ready available resources
2. Strategy: Low-Cost, Vertical Integration
3. Tech: simple
4.HR: low-skilled labor
Strategy for Mechanistic Organization - ANSWERBusiness Level-
1. Low-Cost Strategy: gives managers greater control over the activities of an organization's various
departments.
EX:a low-cost strategy that is aimed at driving down costs in all functions
Corporate Level-
2. Vertical Integration Strategy:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller papersbyjol. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
