1.3 Structural Theory Flashcards

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Who is Harry Mintzberg?

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Proposed how organization evolve to reach a certain form and shape which permits the organization to function in its surroundings

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Seven Basic Parts of an Organization

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Politics
Ideology
Structural Apex
Supporting Staff
Technostructure
Operating Core
Middle Line

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A side effect of Ideology and Causes of divisiveness and conflict

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Politics

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Belief system that compels commitment to a particular value

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Ideology

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Aid the basic mission of the organization

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Support Staff

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Specific technical expertise that facilitates overall operation of the Org.

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Technostructure

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Ensures that goals set by STRATEGIC APEX are being carried out by operating core

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Middle Line

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Strategic Apex vs Operating Core

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  1. Executive Leadership
  2. Conducting basic work duties that give organization its defining purpose
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