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Module 4 - Background
Organizational Structure and Culture
Required Sources
Organizational Culture
Have you ever observed how some organizations just seem to be shining stars in their fields, even if the product or service they produce is not that much different from their competitors? Have you noticed that it seems that they are the ones who are the most successful? Did you ever wonder why? Read the following material on organizational culture for some insights into what culture is, what it does, how it is formed, and how it is taught to newcomers in the organization. This reading is available in the Trident University Library.
Flamholtz, E. & Randle, Y. (2011). Corporate Culture: The Invisible Asset. Corporate Culture: The Ultimate Strategic Asset. (pp. 3-25), Stanford, CA: Stanford Business Books.
This material on organizational culture type may be particularly helpful as you prepare your Module 4 SLP assignment.
McNamara, C. (2000) Organizational Culture. Adapted from the Fieldguide to Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Free Management Library. http://managementhelp.org/organizations/culture.htm
Organizational Structure and Design
The way an organization is designed and structured can have significant effects on its members and its ability to execute its strategy. In this module we will try to understand those effects and analyze the behavioral implications of different organizational designs.
An organizational structure defines how job tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated. According to Robbins and Judge (2014), managers need to address six key elements when they design their organization’s structure:
Work specialization – the extent to which activities are subdivided into separate jobs.
Departmentalization – the basis on which jobs will be grouped together.
Chain of command – the people who individuals and groups report to.
Span of control – the number of individuals that a manager can direct efficiently and effectively.
Centralization and de-centralization – the locus of decision-making authority.
Formalization – the extent to which there will be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers.
One way to gain insight into the complexity of organizations and how organizations are structured or designed is through metaphors. For example, using metaphors, an organization can be talked about as if it were a machine or as if it were an organism. The organization that is like a machine is characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, and limited by low formalization, flat hierarchy and the use of cross-hierarchical and cross-functional teams, free flow of information, and decentralization. Each design has advantages and disadvantages. For example, organizations that are like machines are often good at keeping the costs of standardized products or services down, but could inhibit innovation and creativity. Read the excerpt (pp. 98-108) for insight into organizational design and how metaphor.
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An Organization Should Approach All Tasks With The Idea That They Can Be Accomplished In A Superior Fashion
An organization capability refers to the way systems and people in the organization work together to get things done. The way leaders foster shared mindsets, orchestrate talent, encourage speed of change, collaborate across boundaries, and learn and hold each other accountable define the company's culture and leadership edge.
The firm’s ability to manage people
to gain competitive advantage.
• focuses on internal processes and systems for meeting customer needs
• creates organization-specific competencies that provide competitive advantage since they are unique
• ensures that employee skills and efforts are directed toward achieving organizational goals and strategies
A document issued by a recognized agency, and dealing with design and safety requirements relating to a specific product.
EXAMPLES
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (051-IA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
OSHA standards are generally legally binding for an employer,
while ANSI standards are generally of an advisory nature. set industry standards with input from industry representatives and consumers.
“ Value Chain Analysis (VCA) is a process where a firm identifies its primary and support activities that add to its final product and then analysis to reduce costs or increase differentiation.”
“ Value Chain represents the internal activities a firm engages in when transforming inputs into outputs.”
Organizational Appraisal is the process of monitoring an organization’s internal environment to identify strengths and weaknesses that may influence the firms ability to achieve GOALS. It include identifying strengths and weaknesses.
A document issued by a recognized agency, and dealing with design and safety requirements relating to a specific product.
EXAMPLES
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (051-IA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
OSHA standards are generally legally binding for an employer,
while ANSI standards are generally of an advisory nature. set industry standards with input from industry representatives and consumers.
A measurement of the quality
of an organization's policies, products, programs, strategies, etc., and their comparison with standard measurements, or similar measurements of its peers.
While an effective board has always been important, it is especially essential in periods of economic turbulence. Board members who offer independent insights from their own experience, and provide access to external resources are critical to management when making decisions key to organizational viability. Building and sustaining a high performance board requires an investment of time, the right leadership and a thoughtful strategy. It is important to align the board’s role and its members’ expectations with the nonprofit’s stage of organizational development. Without proper stewardship, tension can arise when what an organization needs from its board transcends members’ understanding of their role .
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Module 4 - BackgroundOrganizational Structure and CultureRequi.docxroushhsiu
Module 4 - Background
Organizational Structure and Culture
Required Sources
Organizational Culture
Have you ever observed how some organizations just seem to be shining stars in their fields, even if the product or service they produce is not that much different from their competitors? Have you noticed that it seems that they are the ones who are the most successful? Did you ever wonder why? Read the following material on organizational culture for some insights into what culture is, what it does, how it is formed, and how it is taught to newcomers in the organization. This reading is available in the Trident University Library.
Flamholtz, E. & Randle, Y. (2011). Corporate Culture: The Invisible Asset. Corporate Culture: The Ultimate Strategic Asset. (pp. 3-25), Stanford, CA: Stanford Business Books.
This material on organizational culture type may be particularly helpful as you prepare your Module 4 SLP assignment.
McNamara, C. (2000) Organizational Culture. Adapted from the Fieldguide to Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Free Management Library. http://managementhelp.org/organizations/culture.htm
Organizational Structure and Design
The way an organization is designed and structured can have significant effects on its members and its ability to execute its strategy. In this module we will try to understand those effects and analyze the behavioral implications of different organizational designs.
An organizational structure defines how job tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated. According to Robbins and Judge (2014), managers need to address six key elements when they design their organization’s structure:
Work specialization – the extent to which activities are subdivided into separate jobs.
Departmentalization – the basis on which jobs will be grouped together.
Chain of command – the people who individuals and groups report to.
Span of control – the number of individuals that a manager can direct efficiently and effectively.
Centralization and de-centralization – the locus of decision-making authority.
Formalization – the extent to which there will be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers.
One way to gain insight into the complexity of organizations and how organizations are structured or designed is through metaphors. For example, using metaphors, an organization can be talked about as if it were a machine or as if it were an organism. The organization that is like a machine is characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, and limited by low formalization, flat hierarchy and the use of cross-hierarchical and cross-functional teams, free flow of information, and decentralization. Each design has advantages and disadvantages. For example, organizations that are like machines are often good at keeping the costs of standardized products or services down, but could inhibit innovation and creativity. Read the excerpt (pp. 98-108) for insight into organizational design and how metaphor.
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v20220427 WHOPE NGO Governance and Networking Strategy Session
v20220427 AHIABGA NGO Governance and Networking
AprIl 27, 2022 07:00 PM Lagos, Nigeria
https://www.facebook.com/10226122510197131/videos/689411878871208
via James Mercy Obatunmibi
World Humanitarian Organization for Peace and Equity
https://w-hope.org
An Organization Should Approach All Tasks With The Idea That They Can Be Accomplished In A Superior Fashion
An organization capability refers to the way systems and people in the organization work together to get things done. The way leaders foster shared mindsets, orchestrate talent, encourage speed of change, collaborate across boundaries, and learn and hold each other accountable define the company's culture and leadership edge.
The firm’s ability to manage people
to gain competitive advantage.
• focuses on internal processes and systems for meeting customer needs
• creates organization-specific competencies that provide competitive advantage since they are unique
• ensures that employee skills and efforts are directed toward achieving organizational goals and strategies
A document issued by a recognized agency, and dealing with design and safety requirements relating to a specific product.
EXAMPLES
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (051-IA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
OSHA standards are generally legally binding for an employer,
while ANSI standards are generally of an advisory nature. set industry standards with input from industry representatives and consumers.
“ Value Chain Analysis (VCA) is a process where a firm identifies its primary and support activities that add to its final product and then analysis to reduce costs or increase differentiation.”
“ Value Chain represents the internal activities a firm engages in when transforming inputs into outputs.”
Organizational Appraisal is the process of monitoring an organization’s internal environment to identify strengths and weaknesses that may influence the firms ability to achieve GOALS. It include identifying strengths and weaknesses.
A document issued by a recognized agency, and dealing with design and safety requirements relating to a specific product.
EXAMPLES
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (051-IA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
OSHA standards are generally legally binding for an employer,
while ANSI standards are generally of an advisory nature. set industry standards with input from industry representatives and consumers.
A measurement of the quality
of an organization's policies, products, programs, strategies, etc., and their comparison with standard measurements, or similar measurements of its peers.
While an effective board has always been important, it is especially essential in periods of economic turbulence. Board members who offer independent insights from their own experience, and provide access to external resources are critical to management when making decisions key to organizational viability. Building and sustaining a high performance board requires an investment of time, the right leadership and a thoughtful strategy. It is important to align the board’s role and its members’ expectations with the nonprofit’s stage of organizational development. Without proper stewardship, tension can arise when what an organization needs from its board transcends members’ understanding of their role .
Companies, mergers and investments don't fail because of lousy products - it's culture and behaviour that determine distinction! Make your company, merger or investment stand out sustainably by focussing on what really matters: the people and their behaviour!
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Sometimes private equity firms have trouble landing the CEO of their dreams. The firm identifies him or her (or thinks it has) but then the candidate chooses not to pursue the opportunity or even turns down the offer. While some of the blame may fairly belong to a search firm, much of the blame may belong to the private equity firm. You may not be doing everything you can to be attractive to the best CEOs. And even if you haven't had a problem, you might have some room for improvements that could help you, your CEOs and your investors.
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1. Board Profile Worksheet
Expertise/Skills/Personal Data
This worksheet can be adapted by organizations to assess their current board composition and plan for the future. The
governance committee can develop an appropriate grid for the organization and then present its findings to the full board.
In considering board building, an organization is legally obligated to follow its bylaws, which may include specific
criteria on board size, structure, and composition. Or the bylaws may need to be updated to incorporate and acknowledge
changes in the environment and community that have made changes in the board structure necessary or desirable.
Remember, an organization will look for different skills and strengths from its board members depending on its stage of
development and other circumstances.
Current Members Prospective Members
1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E F
Age
Under 18
19 – 34
35 – 50
51 – 65
Over 65
Gender
Male
Female
Race/Ethnicity/Disability
African American/Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Native American/Indian
Other
Disability
Resources
Money to give
Access to money
Access to other resources
(foundations, corporate support)
Availability for active participation
(solicitation visits, grant writing)
Community Connections
Religious organizations
Corporate
Education
Media
Political
Philanthropy
2. Small business
Social services
Other
Qualities
Leadership skills
Willingness to work
Personal connection with the
organization’s mission
Personal Style
Consensus builder
Good communicator
Strategist
Visionary
Areas of Expertise
Administration/Management
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
Accounting
Banking and trusts
Investments
Fundraising
Government
International affairs
Law
Marketing, Public relations
Human resources
Strategic planning
Physical plant (architect, engineer)
Real Estate
Representative of clients ( Clinic
Consumer )
Special program focus
(education, health, public policy,
social services)
Technology
Other
Number of years (or terms) on the board