Module 2 – SLP
ORGANIZING
For this assignment, continue to write about the same
organization that you wrote about for your Module 1 SLP. Carefully review the
background materials and make sure you understand the concepts of
centralization versus decentralization, geographic versus functional divisions,
span of control, and other key concepts covered in the Pearson tutorials and
required textbook reading. Then carefully think about how these concepts apply
to your chosen organization.
Once you have finished reviewing the background materials
and have carefully thought about how they apply to your organization, write a
2- to 3-page paper answering the following questions:
How would you characterize the design of your organization?
Is it flat, or have many layers? Is it a rigid hierarchy, or use alternative
structures like team-based or matrix? [Your answer to this question should be
about one paragraph in length]
Is decision making mostly centralized at the top, or is
there room for decentralized decision making at lower levels? [Your answer to
this question should be about one paragraph in length]
What kind of departmentalization does your organization use
– it is divided into functional divisions, geographical divisions, other
divisions? [Your answer to this question should be about one paragraph in
length]
What is the typical span of control for managers in your
organization? Is it broad or narrow? [Your answer to this question should be
about one paragraph in length]
Are employees highly specialized, or do employees have a
wide range of tasks and responsibilities? [Your answer to this question should
be about one paragraph in length]
SLP Assignment Expectations
Answer the assignment questions directly.
Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Don’t go
off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background
materials.
Make sure to use reliable and credible sources as your
references. Articles published in established newspapers or business
journals/magazines are preferred. If you find articles on the internet, make
sure it is from a credible source.
Reference your sources of information with both a
bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a
High-Quality Academic Paper, including pages 13 and 14 on in-text citations.
Another resource is the “Writing Style Guide,” which is found under “My
Resources” in the TLC portal.
