c03.qxd 1/21/09 11:30 AM Page 91 3 Organizational Structures Management Case Studies‚ Related Case Studies (from Kerzner/Project 3rd Edition) • • • • • • Quasar Communications‚ Inc. Jones and Shephard Accountants‚ Inc.* Fargo Foods Mohawk National Bank Workbook and PMP ®/CAPM ® Exam Study Guide‚ 10th Edition) • The Struggle with • Implementation • Multiple Choice Exam Related Workbook Exercises (from Kerzner/Project Management PMBOK® Guide‚ 4th Edition‚ Reference
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Organizational Structure: Mintzberg’s Framework Summary Mintzberg’s framework on organizational structure was an eye opener for us because it allowed us to understand how the structure of an organization evolved over due course of time. We found that‚ in some areas‚ the simple structure is prevalent even today (mostly in small organizations). Machine bureaucracy involves creating a machine like scenario for people to do the same work day in day out. Professional bureaucracy
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Organizations Chapter 1: Organizations and Organizational Theory Organizations continuously adapt to shift in the external environment Markets‚ technologies‚ and organizations are increasingly interconnected Intel’s new circuits are designed in India and China for 50 to 60 percent less than in North America Globalization is leading to increased competition and complexity in business environment Speed of Responsiveness to environmental changes‚ organizational crises‚ and shifting customer expectations
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Organizational Behaviour Part A-Essay 1.1 Compare and contrast different organizational structures and culture‚ such as the organisation structure and culture of BT and that of Ryanair. Organizational Structure defines how the position‚ power and responsibilities are allocated‚ controlled and coordinated‚ and how information streams between the different management levels. Many companies use a strong structure that lists all management positions and who is responsible for each task and
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The Four Frames of an Organization Organizational issues are often the most difficult part of managing projects. Taking the time to analyze an organization can help identify‚ understand‚ and solve potential problems. All organizations consist of four different frames: structural‚ human resources‚ political‚ and symbolic. Each of these frames describes a particular way of looking at organizations and how they function. For example‚ it can be used to identify the project stakeholders to help
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Recruitment Selection Selection (Chapter 1 page 40 The choice of a job candidate from a previously generated applicant pool in a way that will meet management goal and objectives as well as current legal requirement. Ethics (Chapter 1 page 10) Determination of right and wrong; the standards of appropriate conduct or behavior for members of a profession: what those members may or may not do Validity (Chapter 2 page 25) The degree to which accumulated evidence and theory support specific
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Ch10:: Fundamentals of Organizing True/False 1. Maxine Clark’s current challenge is to manage growth by continually adapting and redesigning Buil-A-Bear to best meet its new global opportunities. Ans: True Response: Page 234 Difficulty: Easy Ref: Learning From Others AACSB: Strategy Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge 2. Empowerment is letting others make decisions and exercise discretion in their work. Ans: True Response: Page 235 Difficulty: Easy Ref: Learning
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de-motivated. B. Objectives To determine an organization structure that will support the objectives of the company and to clarify functions of each division. C. Evaluation of Alternatives FMB&T have the following alternatives: A. Functional Organizational Chart: This will help management on the effective use of resource such as IT support and directions will be coming from the top management priority of objectives. B. Divisional Organizational Chart: Each division will have a control on all of
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different organizational structures and culture. 1.1.1. Definition: _Organizational structure: The typically hierarchical arrangement of lines of authority‚ communications‚ rights and duties of an organization. Organizational structure determines how the roles‚ power and responsibilities are assigned‚ controlled‚ and coordinated‚ and how information flows between the different levels of management. A structure depends on the organization’s objectives and strategy. In a centralized structure‚ the top
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Company. This report will use organizational strategy and organizational structure to analyze critical issue such as divisional or functional structure or any other structures. This report will discuss effective organizational design and structure and coordination and control of work activities. Inter-organizational design and structure and coordination also will be discussed. Report will focus on control of work activities and transformational leadership. Organizational change will be focused on and
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