ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN Flashcards
WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN?
IS THE PROCESS OF ALIGNING THE STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND HOW TO ACHIEVE THEM.
IS TO IMPROVE COMPETENCES AND SKILLS OF EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY, MAKING SURE EMPLOYEES ARE SATISFIED.
AND THIS IS DONE BY DIVIDING LABOR, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG UNITS AND POSITIONS, COORDINATING INFORMATION AND ENSURING COOPERATION
WHAT ARE THE ORGANIZATIONAL VARIABLES? EXPLAIN THEM
STRUCTURE ( CONFIGURATION OF THE CORPORATE BODIES AND THE SET OF TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ALLOCATED TO THEM )
SYSTEMS ( THE RULES, PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES THAT WILL GUIDE BEHAVIOR)
CULTURE ( SET OF VALUES THAT WILL GUIDE BEHAVIOR)
EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE. WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE IS THE MOST COMMON STRUCTURE USED BY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS DIVIDED IN SMALLER UNITS ACCORDING TO THE FUNCTIONS ( SUCH AS IT, FINANCE, HR)
ADVANTAGES ( LESS COSTLY, POSSIBILITY OF GROWTH WITHIN THE FUNCTION UNIT AND THE SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT)
DISADVANTAGES ( LACK OF COORDINATION, LACK OF INNOVATION AND AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THAT DEMOTIVATION)
EXPLAIN THE MULTIDIVISIONAL STRUCTURE. WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
UNITD ARE DIVIDED BY PRODUCT, REGION OR CLIENTS. NORMALLY USED WHEN THE COMPANY REQUIRES DIFFERENT MANAGERIAL LOGIC.
ADVANTAGES ( GOOD COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND THE REWARDS SYSTEM)
DISADVANTAGES ( HIGHER COSTS AND CONFLICTS BETWEEN DIVISIONS)
EXPLAIN THE MATRIX STRUCTURE. WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
IT’S USED MAINL FOR BIG AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
ADVANTAGES ( HIGH FOCUS ON INNOVATION AND FAST FLOW OF INFORMATION)
DISADVANTAGES ( SUPER COMPLEX ORGANIZATION AND DIFFICULTY IN IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES)
WHAT ARE THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATION AND CONTROL USED FOR?
PROVIDE MECHANISMS OF COMMUNICATION, DECISION MAKING AND CONTROL . THEY ARE THE MEANS BY WICH THE COMPANY SOLVE PROBLEMS OF COORDINATION AND COOPERATION
NAME THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATION AND CONTROL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
STRATEGIC PLANNING SYSTEMS
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGING SYSTEMS
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM THAT WILL ALIGN EMPLOYEE’S AND FIRM’S GOALS
ROLE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
THEY MANAGE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATE STANDARDS, PROCEDURES AND METHODS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGY
ROLE OF FINANCIAL PLANING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS THAT BUDGET ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL TARGETS.
WHAT ARE THE 2 MAIN BUDGET SETS?
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET ( THE MONEY NECESSARY TO MAKE INVESTMENTS)
OPERATING BUDGET ( THE MONEY NECESSARY TO PERFORM BUSINESS’ ACTIVITIES)
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN ORGANIZATIONS?
CULTURE ARE THE BELIEFS, VALUES AND BEHAVIORAL NORMS WITHIN THE COMPANY AND THE MAIN ROLE IS TO INFLUENCE EMPLOYEES BEHAVIOR.
