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Organization
Structure, Culture,
and Change
Principles of Organization
in a Bureaucracy
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Hierarchy of authority
Unity of command (one boss only)
Task specialization
Responsibilities and job descriptions
Line and staff functions (primary
purpose of organization versus
support activities)
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Departmentalization
The Matrix
Organization
A project structure is
superimposed on a functional
structure to capitalize on the
advantages ofCEO
both.
Function
Program
Project
Worker
Project
workers
have two
bosses
Flat Structures
Has relatively few layers.
Shorter chain of command can lead
to faster decision making.
Managers have larger spans of
control
Fewer layers can save money, yet
many valuable managers might be
eliminated.
Outsourcing
Selection of
Organization Structure
Delegation Suggestions
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Dimensions of
Organizational Culture
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Values
Relative diversity
Resource allocation and rewards
Degree of change
Strength of the culture (strong
culture guides employees in
everyday actions)
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Consequences of
Organizational Culture
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