Chapter 10 Defining organisational structure and design Organisational structure The formal arrangement of jobs within an organisation. Organisational Structure and Design Organisational design A process involving decisions about six key elements: Work specialization Departmentalization Chain of command Span of control centralisation and decentralisation Formalization Robbins, Bergman, Stagg, Coulter: Management 4e © 2006 Pearson Education Australia Robbins, Bergman, Stagg, Coulter:
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and productivity. In this theory, people are seen as being most productive when there are well-defined tasks for them to complete. This theory is “built around four elements: division and specialization of labor, chain of command, organizational structure, and span of control” (Sullivan & Decker, 2009). By dividing the specific tasks to be done and to fit the people into this design, it brings about maximum efficiency to the organization. The chain of command is the hierarchy of authority and
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related theories of organisational structure. This paper will also involve the use of critical thinking skills developed through the tutorial and lecture activities in MGB 200 (Leading Organisations. In further detail, organisational structure theories and research from the Queensland Health case study will be applied to identify and analyse the problem area discussed in the case study, and recommendations will be made for how to address this problem. The structure of this research paper will be expressed
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(SECTION D) ASSIGNMENT 1 a. Select an organization and describe its organization structure. How does it resolve the four design challenges? b. What in your opinion is the basis of their organization design? How does its business justify such a structure? Explain. c. Would you suggest another structure that would be more appropriate? Defend your suggestion. Answers : Analysis of organizational structure of Deloitte US-India Pvt. Ltd a) Overcoming design challenges: 1. Differentiation:
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Organizational Structure There are three basic organizational structures. The simple structure is designed for small organizations. The functional structure is for medium-sized companies with several products. Finally, a divisional structure is for large companies with multiple product lines (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010). A corporation's structure can be a company's strength as well as weakness. If the correct structure is chosen and developed, then the firm can prosper and grow. If the
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employees. In contrast, by 1978, the time of the current dilemma, the employee count had risen to 800. The organizational structure of the Rondell Corporation is fairly flat with minimal layers for communication flow. Although multiple layers of management did not exist, there was a lack of an integrated information structure within the company. An integrated information structure would have facilitated cross communication necessary to achieve the common goal. Organization as Culture Organizational
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three basic organizational structures. The simple structure is designed for small organizations. The functional structure is for medium-sized companies with several products. Finally, a divisional structure is for large companies with multiple product lines (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010). A corporation's structure can be a company's strength as well as weakness. If the correct structure is chosen and developed, then the firm can prosper and grow. If the wrong structure is selected a company may
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A Framework for Linking the Structure of Information Systems with Organizational Requirements for Information Sharing Author(s): Sunro Lee and Richard P. Leifer Reviewed work(s): Source: Journal of Management Information Systems, Vol. 8, No. 4 (Spring, 1992), pp. 27-44 Published by: M.E. Sharpe, Inc. Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/40397996 . Accessed: 18/03/2013 20:56 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor
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An organisational structure enables a business to meet their purposes, it divides up the work and establishes lines of control and community. Dividing up work allows a clear understanding of who is doing what. The organisational structure is often a chain of command or line of control and sets out important aspects of how communication takes place. The organisational structure controls organisational activities to avoid conflict and individuals making decisions. The structure depends on the organisations
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this essay will describe the basic meaning of organic and mechanistic organization with what I have understood from the class and own opinion. And the second part will discuss the difference between the organic and mechanistic organization such as structure, characteristic and conditions. Finally, the last part is focus on discuss what will influence the organizational choose the organisation design and which will match with the post-bureaucratic organisation. This essay will use some case study or
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