Organization structures and management questions
Describe the qualities of an organic organization structure.
Identify strategies and dynamic organizational concepts that can improve an
organization’s responsiveness. Describe what specialized tasks have to be
performed, and how labor is divided at the organization? How does the company
integrate the work of these different units? What external factors have
motivated organizations to develop organic structures?
Are autocratic and bureaucratic organizational structures
are less efficient in a knowledge-based global economy? When downsizing occurs
is it fair to say that management did not do a good job of anticipating and
managing market forces? Why or why not? Why it is critical for organizations to
be responsive and agile.
Provide an example of how companies can use human resources
management to gain competitive advantage. What are some of the advantages and
disadvantages of delegation? Why do you think some managers choose not to
delegate? Describe the fundamental aspects of a reward system. Is a reward
system objective or subjective? Explain.
