Organizational Functions and Values Flashcards
Manager
An individual who oversees a certain group of tasks or a certain subset of a company and often has a staff of people who report to them
leadership
The activity of leading a group of people or an organization or the ability to do so
Organizational Culture
The shared values, beliefs, and norms of an organization that affect the strategies and operating procedures of the business
Competing Values Framework Model (CVF)
The shared values, beliefs, and norms of an organization that affect the strategies and operating procedures of the business
Mechanistic
Hierarchical, bureaucratic, organizational structure characterized by (1) centralization of authority, (2) formalization of procedures and practices, and (3) specialization of functions
Organic
Organizational structure characterized by (1) flatness: communications and interactions are horizontal, (2) low specialization: knowledge resides wherever it is most useful, and (3) decentralization: great deal of formal and informal participation in decision-making
McKinsey 7S
strategy, structure, systems, skills, staff, and style