Chapter 15: Foundations of Organization Structure
Learning Objectives:
Identify the seven elements of an organizations structure.
Identify the characteristics of the functional structure, the divisional structure, and the matrix structure.
Identify the characteristics of the virtual organization, the team structure, and the circular structure
Describe the effects of downsizing on organizational structures and employees.
Contrast the reasons for mechanistic and organic structural models.
Analyze the behavioral implications of different organizational designs.
Reflection and Discussion – 600 words
Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.
Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 100 words minimum each.
Problem Set #14
1. What is work specialization? Discuss its advantages and drawbacks.
2. Describe the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of a virtual organization.
The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to organizational behavior. This does not mean blogs or websites. This source should be a published article in a scholarly journal. This source should provide substance and not just be mentioned briefly to fulfill this criteria. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not use quotes. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.
