| ★ | Lecture 05 - Transformation: Formal & Informal Flashcards
Define …
- formal organization
- formalization
- structure
Formal organization
-
Codified structures
(Organigramme)
Formalization
- Extent of written rules & procedures
(Regelwerke)
Structure
- Formalized patterns of interactions that link an organization’s people and jobs
(Geschäftsprozesse)
Formalization
- Advantage
- Disadvantage
Disadvantage ➔ Loss of autonomy
Advantage ➔ Self efficacy
- Efficacy means the ability of something to achieve its intended result or goal.
- It measures how well something works in achieving its purpose.
5 types of organizations structure
- Simple
- Functional
- Divisional
- Matrix
- Ambidextrous
2 characteristics of simple structure
- Highly informal
- Centralized
Functional Standards
- Advantage
- Disadvantage
Advantage
- High centralization ➔ Coordination
- Efficient use of talent
Disadvantage
- Difficult to set uniform performance standards
Divisional Structures
- Advantage
- Disadvantage
Advantage
-
separate
operational control vs strategy -
development
of general management
Disadvantage
-
rivalry
among divisions - duplication
What divisions can you create?
- Name two examples! (2)
- geography
- product
Matrix Organisation
- Advantage
- Disadvantage
Advantage ➔ Specialized personnel and equipment
Disadvantage ➔ Can cause intense power struggles
Ambidextrous Organization
Name 2 comparative characteristics
Alignment of Control & Rewards Culture and Leadership Role
Explorative
(innovation, bottom-up)
An explorative organization is one that actively promotes a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and innovation, seeking new opportunities and ideas to drive growth and adapt to changing circumstances.
Exploitative
(operation, top-down)
An exploitative organization is one that engages in unethical practices to benefit itself, often at the expense of individuals, resources, or the environment, without regard for fairness or long-term consequences.
What drives structure? (2)
- Name for each point two examples (efficiency / flexibility)
- Environment
(stabile / turbulent) - Strategy
(cost leadership / differentiation)
Name two elements of strong cultures!
- Charismatic leaders
- Shared values
Why would you need culture in a company?
● Helps in controlling
Which structures are designed to create organizational charts? (3)
- Functional
- Divisional
- Matrix
Which structure is displayed in the organigram?
Matrix organigram (Projects)
Which structure is displayed in the organigram?
Divisional organigram (Dividions)
Which structure is displayed in the organigram?
Functional organigram (Fuctions)
Eselsbrücke für “ambidextrous” (2)
- Am Bidextrous” - Stell dir vor, du hast zwei Hände (bi = zwei) und du kannst mit beiden Händen gleichermaßen gut arbeiten.
- “Ambidextrous” bedeutet, dass jemand in der Lage ist, sowohl mit der rechten als auch mit der linken Hand gleichermaßen geschickt zu sein.
Define formal organization, formalization, and structure! (3) X
Formal organization:
Codified structures
- Formalization:
Extent of written rules & procedures
Structure:
Formalized patterns of interactions
that link organization’s people and jobs
Name two advantages and one disadvantage of functional organization structure! (3) X
● High centralization = Coordination
● Efficient use of talent
● Disadvantage: Difficult to set uniform performance standards
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of a matrix organization! (2) X
● Advantage: Specialized personnel and equipment
● Disadvantage: Can cause intense power struggles
Name two comparative characteristics of ambidextrous organizations! (7x2) X
What drives structure? Name for each point two examples (2x2) X
