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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An organizational structure is the outline of a company’s framework and guidelines for managing business operations. Organizations are usually responsible for creating their companies’ organizational structure‚ which is usually an extension of the owner’s or board’s personality‚ management style and characteristics. Two types of organizational structures are found in the business environment: centralized and decentralized. Each structure offers advantages and disadvantages for organizations.
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Army Organizational Structure 1. What is the organizational design of US Army? They have a matrix structure. Here the different functions are interlinked with different subsystems. There are three main subsystem in the organization: • Production subsystem: Secure raw material from the resource environment and convert it into the intermediate goods required by Combat subsystem. Its further subsystems are: ← Training and doctrine command ← Army Materiel Command ← Installation
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Matrix Organizational Structure: Advantages‚ Disadvantages & Examples A matrix organizational structure is one of the most complicated reporting structures a company can implement. Read on to learn why a company might implement a matrix structure‚ and the advantages and disadvantages for both company and staff. A matrix organizational structure is a company structure in which the reporting relationships are set up as a grid‚ or matrix‚ rather than in the traditional hierarchy. In other words
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Week 2 Internal and External Factors MGT 230 August 1‚ 2011 Globalization Wal-Mart stores serve millions of customers globally each day – and they do their best to make certain that the products on their shelves are a sign of the diverse needs and wants of their customers. Wal-Mart states they are focused on four strategies and the top one is becoming truly global. (Wal-Mart Stores Factsheets). In 2010‚ Wal-Mart reduced the plastic bag waste across their global operations by 47
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What Is An Organizational Structure? An organizational structure defines the reporting relationships in a company - in other words‚ who works for who. Companies choose an organizational structure based on many factors‚ including their size‚ their geographic dispersion‚ and the number of different products and services they offer. What Is A Functional Organizational Structure? In a functional organizational structure ‚ an organization’s reporting relationships are grouped based on specialty‚ or functional
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needed to accomplish own goals and objectives. Develops and uses tracking systems for monitoring own work progress. Effectively uses resources such as time and information. Organizational Knowledge and Competence Acquires accurate information concerning the agency components‚ the mission[s] of each relevant organizational unit‚ and the principal programs in the agency. Interprets and utilizes information about the formal and informal
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Organizational Structures Today’s business world has many challenges‚ these challenges have proved to make a huge impact‚ both negative and positive‚ on how well the organization operates. There exists several ways in which an organization can be structured to reduce these challenges all depending on both the financial and operational needs of the business. Here are a few models of horizontal in which current business have adopted to successfully operate their business. In a functional organization
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Companies must have a specific type of structure to maintain organization‚ employment enhancement and satisfaction‚ and patient safety and satisfaction. Organizations must learn to change their management techniques and communication skills to meet their economic and political needs and to meet financial expectations. Organization of communication is essential for clear‚ smooth management of operations in any type of company‚ and there are many types of organizational theories to work with and change to
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Pfizer is one of the biggest bio pharmaceutical companies out there. They are currently looking at the efficiency and effectiveness of their new functional strategy. This new strategy is being implemented in their daily operations. The new functional strategy is called Office of the future or the “Magic button”. It is a tool used by Pfizer employees to increase their work productivity. Pfizer has implemented this function because of a study conducted by Harvard employees. They found that almost 40%
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