Chapter 7 Content

Description:

This module focuses on the different types of organizational structure, the reasons an organization might prefer one structure over another, and how the choice of an organizational structure ultimately can impact that organization’s success.

Purpose:

This chapter covers designing organizational structures.

What to gain:

After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer these questions:

1. What are the traditional forms of organizational structure?
2. What contemporary organizational structures are companies using?
3. Why are companies using team-based organizational structures?
4. What tools do companies use to establish relationships within their organizations?
5. How can the degree of centralization/decentralization be altered to make an organization more successful?
6. How do mechanistic and organic organizations differ?
7. How does the informal organization affect the performance of the company?
8. What trends are influencing the way businesses organize?

Upcoming activities:

Weekly discussion board, assignment, and Chapter 7 quiz.

How to access:

Read Chapter 7 - Designing Organizational Structures