2.2 Organizational Structure
Keep a Personal Checklist:
What is meant by organizational structure and what is its purpose?
What is the difference between accountability and responsibility?
What is delegation and how does it relate to the span of control?
Distinguish between a wide and a narrow span of control.
Explain the difference between flat and tall hierarchical structures.
What is the chain of command?
Distinguish between centralized and decentralized structures.
What is bureaucracy?
What is an organizational chart?
Differentiate between organization by product, function and region.
What is project-based organization?
Explain how Charles Handy's Shamrock organization changes traditional organizational structures.
In the context of human resources, what is meant by communication?
Outline how cultural differences have an impact on communication in an organization.
How have innovations in technology impacted on communication in businesses?
Organizational Structure that fits The Organizational Culture
Danish work culture experienced through the eyes of an American. Working in a flat organizational culture
Google VP Operations, Liane Hornsey talks about HR best practice and how to successfully hire staff whilst maintaining high levels of personnel quality.
Steve Jobs discusses how 'Trust' is the main component for flat organizations to work
Basic concepts in Organizational Structure - Hierarchy, Flat, Matrix
Managers are asked whether they preferred a hierarchy or flat
Top 10 Companies with a Flat Organizational Structure
