Chapter 7 Overview
Topics
- Designing Organizational Structures
Objectives
By the end of this week you will be able to...
- Describe the traditional forms of organizational structure.
- Discuss contemporary organizational structures companies are using.
- Explain why companies are using team-based organizational structures.
- Describe the types of tools companies use to establish relationships within their organization.
- Describe how mechanistic and organic organizations differ.
- Discuss what trends are influencing the way businesses organize.
Weekly Schedule
| Activity | Estimated time required |
|---|---|
| Reading: Chapter 7 | 1 hour |
| Discussion: Week 7 | 45 minutes |
| Assignment: Week 7 | 45 minutes |
| Quiz: Chapter 7 | 45 minutes |