Morgan chapter 2-3

Question 1

What are the two images og organization from morgans text?

Answer 1

Machine and organism

Question 2

how does morgan describe a machine organization?

Answer 2

Procedures and standards are clearly defined.
employees should have specific goals and only one line manager.
management controls employees.
change are agreed by those in authority.
there will be resistance and this needs to be managed.
change will work if well planened and well controlled.

Question 3

How does morgan describe an organism organization?

Answer 3

Places emphasis on scanning the environment and adapting.

Social needs of individuals and groups need to be met.
Communication between different parts of the org is key

changes are only made in response to the external environment.

Question 4

What is the risk of a machine organization?

Answer 4

too little risk taking

Question 5

What is the risk of an organism, organization?

Answer 5

Risk of moving to slowly and too late.