Management and Organization Behavior



Management and Organization Behavior

Introduction

Organizational Structure refers to a system which consists of various activities that lead to the achievement of the aims and objectives of the organization. These important activities include allocation of task, coordination, management and supervision that lead to the achievement of organizational aims and objectives. There are two basic advantages for an organizational of having a well developed organizational structure. Firstly, the organizational structure provides a foundation on which operating routines and procedures rely. Secondly, this structure provides clear definitions as to which individual would participate in which decision.

Discussion

Organization's design and structure are impacted largely due to various factors, which include the size of the organization, its mission, and the technologies being adopted by the organization. The impact might be either a positive one or it might be a negative one, depending on the resources the company have, and how they utilize those resources. Organizational structure helps the top level management to identify talent that is needed to add towards the company. An assessment of organizational structure results in an identification of the issues and problems that result in the organization because of the span of control of the managers within the organizations. It leads to an analysis of the problems such as low productivity, low morale of employee and lack of creativity and ingenuity in the organization. Analysis of the organization is an analysis of organizations as well as of individuals. This includes questions structure and formality. It also covers the process and in very change radically. Organizations can be classified according to the nature of authority relations that exist in them. There are four main types of organizational structure:

Linear Organizational Structure

It is the kind of plain, old structure that exists. The chain of command is very clear, and it is difficult to have someone jump. Decisions can be taken quickly since they only have to consult with the immediate superior. However, such structures have significant drawbacks. Obviously, communications are very slow. Line and Staff Structure

It is one in which you combine the direct authority relationships, proper linear structure, with consultative and advisory relationships that are maintained by the departments called staffs. This structure combines the speed in decision-making that is characteristic of the linear structure, and the speed of direct communication with the expertise of the specialist staff of the departments that are essential to run many activities of various kinds.

Committee Structure

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