organizaiton behavior
Introduction
Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software and personal computers.
Google Inc. is an American multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include search, cloud computing, software, and online advertising technologies. Most of its profits are derived from AdWords. This paper includes an explanation of organizational structure and culture of Apple and Google, how the relationship between Google’s organizational structure and culture impacts the performance of its business, the main factors influence employee behavior of Google and comparison of the different management approach.
Task 1
1) Please compare and contrast the organisational structure and culture of Apple and Google. (1.1)
1.1. Apple and Google’s organisational structure
1.1. 1 Definition
Organizational structure refers to the different hierarchies or levels in a company. An organizational structure appears as a series of boxes, vertical and horizontal lines. The boxes represent various titles within the organization, and the vertical lines represent to whom that position reports. Horizontal lines show which employees are on the same level. The appearance of an organization structure is usually pyramidal because there are fewer executive-level positions at the top of the company.
The key elements of organizational structure are as follows:
(1) Work specialization—refers to the degree to which tasks in the organization are subdivided into separate jobs.
a. the entire job is broken down into steps, each step completed by a separate individual
b. individual workers specialize in doing part of an activity
c. involves repetitive performance of a few skills
d. can be viewed as a means to make the most efficient use of employee's skills
e. some task requires highly developed skills
Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software and personal computers.
Google Inc. is an American multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include search, cloud computing, software, and online advertising technologies. Most of its profits are derived from AdWords. This paper includes an explanation of organizational structure and culture of Apple and Google, how the relationship between Google’s organizational structure and culture impacts the performance of its business, the main factors influence employee behavior of Google and comparison of the different management approach.
Task 1
1) Please compare and contrast the organisational structure and culture of Apple and Google. (1.1)
1.1. Apple and Google’s organisational structure
1.1. 1 Definition
Organizational structure refers to the different hierarchies or levels in a company. An organizational structure appears as a series of boxes, vertical and horizontal lines. The boxes represent various titles within the organization, and the vertical lines represent to whom that position reports. Horizontal lines show which employees are on the same level. The appearance of an organization structure is usually pyramidal because there are fewer executive-level positions at the top of the company.
The key elements of organizational structure are as follows:
(1) Work specialization—refers to the degree to which tasks in the organization are subdivided into separate jobs.
a. the entire job is broken down into steps, each step completed by a separate individual
b. individual workers specialize in doing part of an activity
c. involves repetitive performance of a few skills
d. can be viewed as a means to make the most efficient use of employee's skills
e. some task requires highly developed skills