lecture 10 Flashcards
organization structures
how job tasks are formally divided, grouped and coordinated
key elements org structure
work specialization- departmentalization- chain of command- span of control- centralization- formalization- boundary spanning
work specialization
to what degree are activities subdivized into seperate jobs
departmentalization
on what bases will jobs be grouped , function product or location
chain of command
hierarchy
unity of command
person has only one manager
span of control
how many individuals can a manager effciently control
centralization
where does authority for decision making lie
formalization
jobs are standardizes, how many rules and regulations
boundary spanning
individuals need to interact different areas
types of structural models
simple structure- bureacracy- matrix - virtual structure- team structures- circular structure
simple structure
low departementalization, high authority, low formalization->small org or in crisis org
bureaucracy
specialized on routine tasks, -> larger org, focus on subgoals
matrix
combined fundtional and product departmentalization, two chains of command
virtual structure
implementing outsourcing for main functions and centralization of org-> flexible
team structure
decision making in teams-> decentralized, teams are main force
circular structure
executives in centre-> radiating out by function
org structure
system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from others -> shared norms, bliefs , values
non visibile artefacts of org
sotries, rituals, material symbols, language
cultural types
clan: collaborative-> family org
adhocracy: creative-> startups
hierarchy: controlling-> government
market: competing-> Ikea
function org culture
controls mechanism for workers attitudes and behavior
creating and sustaining culture
selection process, actions of top management, socializing