lecture 10

Question 1

organization structures

Answer 1

how job tasks are formally divided, grouped and coordinated

Question 2

key elements org structure

Answer 2

work specialization- departmentalization- chain of command- span of control- centralization- formalization- boundary spanning

Question 3

work specialization

Answer 3

to what degree are activities subdivized into seperate jobs

Question 4

departmentalization

Answer 4

on what bases will jobs be grouped , function product or location

Question 5

chain of command

Answer 5

hierarchy

Question 6

unity of command

Answer 6

person has only one manager

Question 7

span of control

Answer 7

how many individuals can a manager effciently control

Question 8

centralization

Answer 8

where does authority for decision making lie

Question 9

formalization

Answer 9

jobs are standardizes, how many rules and regulations

Question 10

boundary spanning

Answer 10

individuals need to interact different areas

Question 11

types of structural models

Answer 11

simple structure- bureacracy- matrix - virtual structure- team structures- circular structure

Question 12

simple structure

Answer 12

low departementalization, high authority, low formalization->small org or in crisis org

Question 13

bureaucracy

Answer 13

specialized on routine tasks, -> larger org, focus on subgoals

Question 14

matrix

Answer 14

combined fundtional and product departmentalization, two chains of command

Question 15

virtual structure

Answer 15

implementing outsourcing for main functions and centralization of org-> flexible

Question 16

team structure

Answer 16

decision making in teams-> decentralized, teams are main force

Question 17

circular structure

Answer 17

executives in centre-> radiating out by function

Question 18

org structure

Answer 18

system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from others -> shared norms, bliefs , values

Question 19

non visibile artefacts of org

Answer 19

sotries, rituals, material symbols, language

Question 20

cultural types

Answer 20

clan: collaborative-> family org
adhocracy: creative-> startups
hierarchy: controlling-> government
market: competing-> Ikea

Question 21

function org culture

Answer 21

controls mechanism for workers attitudes and behavior

Question 22

creating and sustaining culture

Answer 22

selection process, actions of top management, socializing