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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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This document provides background information on organizational structure and culture. It discusses key elements of organizational structure including work specialization, departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization/decentralization, and formalization. Mechanistic and organic structures are described as well as divisional, functional, team-based, and flexible structures. The reading also covers organizational culture, how it is formed and taught to new members. It emphasizes that organizational culture and structure should align for effective functioning and to avoid tension between how people work and imposed structures.
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Organization culture is the trademark and the unmistakable character began inside each organization. Regardless of whether we are curious about companies like Starbucks, Google or WWF? Their names speak to the flavour of their work environments, the mentality, the unwritten convention of associations and the organization esteems. While some may consider organizational culture as the aftereffect of the organization's kin and procedures, something that can't be controlled or evaluated, in all actuality, organizational culture is suddenly substantial (Treven & Lynn, 2008). It very well may be purposely planned and utilized. It influences confidence and representative commitment. It oversees income rates and impacts organization execution and it influences benefit.
Organizational culture separates the remarkably effective companies from all the rest. It very well may be a ground-breaking, upper hand. The organizations' culture is constantly unmistakable, yet the enormous champs, reliably, the organizations focus on culture. This article will talk about a portion of the general social definitions and will continue following some particular social definitions for organizations. Taking a gander at the inquiry how the organization culture influences the advancement methodology of the organizations (Weiner, 2018). The article will likewise delineate the impact of the patterns and advancements on the organization structure. What's more, the connection between the organizations' structure and culture? The article will likewise give instances of current patterns and improvements and various techniques that are as of now used to assist organizations with making the necessary change in their culture or structure.
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Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
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REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment.
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· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
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Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
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Designing an organization's structure is an important process and involves the consideration of the accompanying factors:
Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a p.
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DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
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REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment.
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· Read Description and definition of Organization Design
· Read JOAN WOODWARD: TECHNOLOGY DRIVES STRUCTURE
· Read and watch What is Lean?
· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
· Read Factors to Consider in Organizational Design
· Read How Leadership Characteristics Affect Organizational Decline and Downsizing
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Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
Classmate disc1:
by Kaushik Sanghi - Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:03 AM
Designing an organization's structure is an important process and involves the consideration of the accompanying factors:
Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a p.
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Task-1
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Discuss the ideas that are essential while designing an organization.
Follow below instruction/rules to complete the assignment.
Within each module, there is a list of key terms. Each student will select one of the key terms and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer reviewed article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:
DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY: Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200-word range. Be sure to note the article's author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION: Using 300-350 words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment.
Material:
Reading Assignment
· Read Description and definition of Organization Design
· Read JOAN WOODWARD: TECHNOLOGY DRIVES STRUCTURE
· Read and watch What is Lean?
· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
· Read Factors to Consider in Organizational Design
· Read How Leadership Characteristics Affect Organizational Decline and Downsizing
Task2:
Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
Classmate disc1:
by Kaushik Sanghi - Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:03 AM
Designing an organization's structure is an important process and involves the consideration of the accompanying factors:
Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a p.
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Paper should have a cover, abstract, and references, in-text as well. Make sure all sources are clearly referenced.
Organizational Purpose
What is the mission of this organization?
What are the main goals?
What organizational cultural beliefs support the mission and goals?
How does the organization measure its success?
Organizational Passage
Describe the historical development of this organization.
How does this organization respond to risk?
Describe the balance between short-term and long-term focus for this organization.
Describe how this organization approaches its external environment. How aware is this organization of its external environment?
How much emphasis does this organization put on results, both short and long term?
Internal Environment
How well does this organization coordinate across functions?
How is information shared across functions?
What are the core processes and products provided by this organization?
What unique processes and products does the organization produce well?
Are there processes and products that prevent this organization from optimal performance? If so, how?
External Environment
Describe the clients of this organization. Are there potential future clients that are desirable for this organization? What suppliers does this organization depend on to meet its mission and goals? n
Describe the competitors of this organization. What are some industry trends?
Is there any regulation anticipated that will affect this organization and its industry? Please explain.
Is there any new technology anticipated that will affect this organization and its industry? Please explain.
Structural Dimensions
What activities at this organization are performed by specialists?
How specific are procedures at this organization?
Does this organization use detailed work processes?
How important are items such as employee handbooks, organizational charts and job descriptions to this organization? What levels of leadership have decision-making authority at this organization?
Is this organization focused on employee empowerment?
What is the span of control at the highest level of the organization (i.e., CEO level)?
What is the span of control for first-line supervisors at this organization?
Contextual Factors
Describe any major changes that have occurred in the history of this organization. Explain the ownership structure of this organization.
How many employees work at this organization?
What financial information .
Organizational Intelligence Surveys: Models, Methods & Madness by Dr. Sal...
Organizational Intelligence Surveys: Models, Methods & Madness by Dr. Sal...South Bay Organization Development Network
Dr. Salvatore Falletta presented on Employee Engagement: Models, Methods & Madness to the SBODN community on Monday, September 12th 2011 at Citrix, a corporate sponsor to SBODN. Enjoy!
- SBODN Directors Jeff Richardson & Cherie Del CarloA leaders guide itle-clark1
This document provides a summary of leadership theories and strategies for developing talent within an organization. It discusses the importance of leadership and talent development in maintaining organizational success. The document outlines key leadership theories and traits of talented individuals, such as intelligence, motivation, and leadership skills. It also discusses the role of current leadership in identifying and developing future leaders through assessing skills, providing professional development opportunities, and replacing chronic underperformers. The goal is to build a workforce with "competitive capacity" through strategic thinking, coaching, cross-functional knowledge, industry knowledge, and collaboration. A variety of leadership theories are presented, but no single theory is identified as best, and a contingency approach is recommended to account for all situational factors.
Levels Of Security Risks And Methods Of Mitigation
This article examines the relationship between leaders' communication styles, leadership styles, knowledge sharing, and leadership outcomes. It administered surveys to leaders and team members to understand how communication styles like expressiveness and directness impact charismatic, human-oriented, and task-oriented leadership. The research found links between certain communication styles and leadership approaches as well as outcomes. However, it could have accounted for more demographic factors.
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This document discusses organizational structure, design, and culture. It describes different types of organizational structures like hierarchical, functional, and matrix. Well-designed organizations can gain advantages from dealing with contingencies, achieving competitive advantages, and managing diversity. The key factors in organizational design are the environment, business strategy, technology, and internal contingencies. Future organizational designs may include matrix, networked, learning, virtual, and boundaryless structures. Creating and sustaining a positive organizational culture involves defining expectations, focusing on engagement, socialization processes, and demonstrating appropriate behaviors from top management.
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Running head: discussion Board 4 1
discussion Board 4 6Discussion Board 4: Chapter 10 Question
Discussion Board 4: Chapter 10 Question· Chapter 10: Do you think it is possible for an outsider to accurately discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture in comparison to an insider with several years of work experience? Select a percentage (e.g., 10%, 70%, etc.) and explain your reasoning.
In 1980s, an American management professor named Edgar Schein developed an organizational culture model to define and reveal organizational culture as a powerful force in an organization (Hogan & Coote, 2014). Schein (1995) considered organizational culture as a set of assumptions that are a social force in a company. This social force is largely unseen yet extremely powerful (Hogan & Coote, 2014).
Daft (2016) describes culture as a “set of values, norms, guiding beliefs, and understandings that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members as the correct way to think, feel, and behave (p. 386). Organizational culture is the intangible, informal, social behavior of the organization. Organizational culture is reflected in the image, inner dealings, and interactions with outside organizations and customers, and expectations. Although employees may come from different social backgrounds and have different education and experience levels, the organizational culture binds and shapes the organization. It is the written and unwritten rules and the shared attitudes, beliefs, customs of the employees and impacts the efficiency and performance of the organization. Organizational culture is evident in the following ways:
(1) the ways the organization conducts its business, treats its employees, customers, and the wider community,
(2) the extent to which freedom is allowed in decision making, developing new ideas, and personal expression,
(3) how power and information flow through its hierarchy, and
(4) how committed employees are towards collective objectives. (“Organizational Culture,” 2018, para. 1)
Organizational culture significantly influences innovation, change, effectiveness, and, ultimately company success.
Organizational culture is viewed at two levels: observable and underlying. The observable level are the visible, surface elements of the organization. At this level, external parties are able to view the symbols, ceremonies, stories, behaviors, dress, and physical setting of the organization (Daft, 2016). At the observable level, behavior patterns and outward manifestations of culture can be seen and heard. Artifacts, logos, slogans are typically used by organizations to portray to company’s values to the external public.
At the unseen, underlying level of organizational culture, the deeper values, assumptions, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings of the organizational members are unconsciously at work defining the culture (D.
OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric Overview No.docx
OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: Not-for-profit organizations need inspirational leadership to assist them in achieving their missions and reaching their altruistic goals. In addition,
good communication practices promote positive public relations and attract supporters.
Prompt: Analyze the leadership strategies and communication practices of the not-for-profit organization on which you will perform your strategic analysis.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction: Write an introduction to your paper that includes a hook and a controlling idea (thesis). The introduction should generate interest and let
the reader know what to expect in the paper.
II. Analysis:
a. Leadership:
i. Discuss the specific board structure present in your chosen organization, explaining the benefits of this structure.
ii. Discuss the current management strategies for recruiting, utilizing, and retaining human capital, including to what extent a succession
plan is in place.
iii. Evaluate the current leadership strategies and organizational structure for strengths and weaknesses in managing boards, volunteers,
and staff.
b. Communications:
i. Discuss the current communication strategies being used throughout the organization, internally and externally, for promoting the
organization's shared values.
ii. Discuss the organization's public relations strategies and specific branding techniques.
iii. Evaluate the current communication strategies for opportunities for advancing the goals of the organization both internally and
externally.
III. Conclusion: Write a conclusion to your paper that summarizes the organization’s leadership strategies and communication practices. Tie the conclusion
back to your controlling idea (thesis).
Guidelines for Submission: Submit a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document (not including the title page or references). It should be double spaced with 12-point
Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting.
Rubric
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses organizational information
and anecdotes to create a hook,
and a controlling idea (thesis)
alerts the reader to what to
expect from the discussion of
leadership and communication
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization by creating a hook
and providing a controlling idea
(thesis)
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization but the hook and
controlling idea (thesis) are weak
Does not generate interest or
provide a controlling idea (thesis)
15
Leadership:
Board Structure
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
discussion demonstrates a
sophisticated awareness of the
nuances of board types within
not-for-profit organizations
Discusses the specific board
structure present in ch.
OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric Overview No.docx
OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: Not-for-profit organizations need inspirational leadership to assist them in achieving their missions and reaching their altruistic goals. In addition,
good communication practices promote positive public relations and attract supporters.
Prompt: Analyze the leadership strategies and communication practices of the not-for-profit organization on which you will perform your strategic analysis.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction: Write an introduction to your paper that includes a hook and a controlling idea (thesis). The introduction should generate interest and let
the reader know what to expect in the paper.
II. Analysis:
a. Leadership:
i. Discuss the specific board structure present in your chosen organization, explaining the benefits of this structure.
ii. Discuss the current management strategies for recruiting, utilizing, and retaining human capital, including to what extent a succession
plan is in place.
iii. Evaluate the current leadership strategies and organizational structure for strengths and weaknesses in managing boards, volunteers,
and staff.
b. Communications:
i. Discuss the current communication strategies being used throughout the organization, internally and externally, for promoting the
organization's shared values.
ii. Discuss the organization's public relations strategies and specific branding techniques.
iii. Evaluate the current communication strategies for opportunities for advancing the goals of the organization both internally and
externally.
III. Conclusion: Write a conclusion to your paper that summarizes the organization’s leadership strategies and communication practices. Tie the conclusion
back to your controlling idea (thesis).
Guidelines for Submission: Submit a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document (not including the title page or references). It should be double spaced with 12-point
Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting.
Rubric
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses organizational information
and anecdotes to create a hook,
and a controlling idea (thesis)
alerts the reader to what to
expect from the discussion of
leadership and communication
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization by creating a hook
and providing a controlling idea
(thesis)
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization but the hook and
controlling idea (thesis) are weak
Does not generate interest or
provide a controlling idea (thesis)
15
Leadership:
Board Structure
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
discussion demonstrates a
sophisticated awareness of the
nuances of board types within
not-for-profit organizations
Discusses the specific board
structure present in ch ...
My Experiences After Attending The Practice Of Public...
The document discusses the author's experiences after taking a public health leadership course in 2015. The author learned that effective leadership depends on teamwork, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and incorporating diversity. Personal reflection and knowing oneself are also important lessons. The course challenged, developed, and inspired the author as a leader.
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Running Head: ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Organization structure
Shemeko Hopkins
MGTCB/526
University Of Phoenix
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Organization structure
Introduction
An organizational structure is a system that shows or showcases how particular activities are
directed by the company, for the company to achieve its goals. These activities can include laws,
responsibilities, and roles. (Bertacchini, et al. 2018) The importance of the organizational structure
is to determine how information flows between various levels in the organization. For this
assignment, I am going to create the organizational structure that I will like my organization to use.
Which is a hierarchical structure because my organization is large. Explanation of the
organizational chart, analysis of the organization chart based on Porter five forces, analysis of the
current contingency leadership model, leadership model recommendation, other identified actions
recommendation, and finally the information literacy.
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Organization chart
The organizational structure I will recommend for my organization to use is hierarchical.
Hierarchical organization structure is an organization construction where each unit in the
organization, excluding one is subordinate to a sole other units. In a business, the hierarchy
commonly comprises of particular power at the top with the following stages of power below
Board of directors
CEO
Financial
accounting
Project
manager
HR manager
Purchasing
manager
Marketing
director
Logistics
manager
Accountant
Cashier
Section
chief
Documenter
Assistant HR
manager
Materials
Necessities
Marketing
Sales
Purchase
manager
Maintenanc
e
Manager
Security
manager
Driver
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
them. (Harris, et al. 2019) This organizational structure is important because it will assist the
employees to comprehend numerous stages of leadership. This is since administration roles are
extra plainly described in this class of pyramid assembly. In having numerous levels of control,
processes run extra efficiently.
In my organization structure; my organization is headed by the board of directors, the main
responsibility of the board of directors is to strategy and manage goals and goals for the short and
long term good for the business and put devices in place to watch the development the aims. In this
respect, the board of directors must appraisal, comprehend and deliberate the business goals. Under
them is the C.E.O, the main role of the CEO is to manage the company's overall operations. They
are capable of delegating and directing agendas, driving profitability, and managing company
organizational structure, strategy and communicating with the board.
My or.
Most women experience their closest friendships with those of th.docx
Most women experience their closest friendships with those of the same sex. Men have suffered more of a stigma in terms of sharing deep bonds with other men. Open affection and connection is not actively encouraged among men. Recent changes in society might impact this, especially with the advent of the meterosexual male. “The meterosexual male is less interested in blood lines, traditions, family, class, gender, than in choosing who they want to be and who they want to be with” (Vernon, 2010, p. 204).
In this week’s reading material, the following philosophers discuss their views on this topic: Simone de Beauvoir, Thomas Aquinas, MacIntyre, Friedman, Hunt, and Foucault. Make sure to incorporate their views as you answer each discussion question. Think about how their views may be similar or different from your own. In at least 250 words total, please answer each of the following, drawing upon your reading materials and your personal insight:
To what extent do you think women still have a better opportunity to forge deeper friendships than men? What needs to change to level the friendship playing field for men, if anything?
How is the role of the meterosexual man helping to forge a new pathway for male friendships?
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The post should be a minimum of 200 words, scholarly written, APA7 formatted, and referenced. Free of plagiarism and gramatical errors. A minimum of 2 references is required (other than your text).
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· Read Description and definition of Organization Design
· Read JOAN WOODWARD: TECHNOLOGY DRIVES STRUCTURE
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· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
· Read Factors to Consider in Organizational Design
· Read How Leadership Characteristics Affect Organizational Decline and Downsizing
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Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
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by Kaushik Sanghi - Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:03 AM
Designing an organization's structure is an important process and involves the consideration of the accompanying factors:
Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a p.
Task-1Question Module 5 Discussion ForumChapter-Manufactu.docx
Task-1
Question: Module 5 Discussion Forum
Chapter-Manufacturing and Service Technologies
Discuss the ideas that are essential while designing an organization.
Follow below instruction/rules to complete the assignment.
Within each module, there is a list of key terms. Each student will select one of the key terms and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer reviewed article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:
DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY: Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200-word range. Be sure to note the article's author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION: Using 300-350 words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment.
Material:
Reading Assignment
· Read Description and definition of Organization Design
· Read JOAN WOODWARD: TECHNOLOGY DRIVES STRUCTURE
· Read and watch What is Lean?
· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
· Read Factors to Consider in Organizational Design
· Read How Leadership Characteristics Affect Organizational Decline and Downsizing
Task2:
Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
Classmate disc1:
by Kaushik Sanghi - Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:03 AM
Designing an organization's structure is an important process and involves the consideration of the accompanying factors:
Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a p.
Task-1Question Module 5 Discussion ForumChapter-Manufactu.docx
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Chapter-Manufacturing and Service Technologies
Discuss the ideas that are essential while designing an organization.
Follow below instruction/rules to complete the assignment.
Within each module, there is a list of key terms. Each student will select one of the key terms and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer reviewed article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:
DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY: Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200-word range. Be sure to note the article's author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION: Using 300-350 words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission--in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment.
Material:
Reading Assignment
· Read Description and definition of Organization Design
· Read JOAN WOODWARD: TECHNOLOGY DRIVES STRUCTURE
· Read and watch What is Lean?
· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
· Read Factors to Consider in Organizational Design
· Read How Leadership Characteristics Affect Organizational Decline and Downsizing
Task2:
Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
Classmate disc1:
by Kaushik Sanghi - Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:03 AM
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Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a p.
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What are the main goals?
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How does the organization measure its success?
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Structural Dimensions
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How specific are procedures at this organization?
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What financial information .
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Discussion Board 4: Chapter 10 Question· Chapter 10: Do you think it is possible for an outsider to accurately discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture in comparison to an insider with several years of work experience? Select a percentage (e.g., 10%, 70%, etc.) and explain your reasoning.
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OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: Not-for-profit organizations need inspirational leadership to assist them in achieving their missions and reaching their altruistic goals. In addition,
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Prompt: Analyze the leadership strategies and communication practices of the not-for-profit organization on which you will perform your strategic analysis.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction: Write an introduction to your paper that includes a hook and a controlling idea (thesis). The introduction should generate interest and let
the reader know what to expect in the paper.
II. Analysis:
a. Leadership:
i. Discuss the specific board structure present in your chosen organization, explaining the benefits of this structure.
ii. Discuss the current management strategies for recruiting, utilizing, and retaining human capital, including to what extent a succession
plan is in place.
iii. Evaluate the current leadership strategies and organizational structure for strengths and weaknesses in managing boards, volunteers,
and staff.
b. Communications:
i. Discuss the current communication strategies being used throughout the organization, internally and externally, for promoting the
organization's shared values.
ii. Discuss the organization's public relations strategies and specific branding techniques.
iii. Evaluate the current communication strategies for opportunities for advancing the goals of the organization both internally and
externally.
III. Conclusion: Write a conclusion to your paper that summarizes the organization’s leadership strategies and communication practices. Tie the conclusion
back to your controlling idea (thesis).
Guidelines for Submission: Submit a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document (not including the title page or references). It should be double spaced with 12-point
Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting.
Rubric
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses organizational information
and anecdotes to create a hook,
and a controlling idea (thesis)
alerts the reader to what to
expect from the discussion of
leadership and communication
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization by creating a hook
and providing a controlling idea
(thesis)
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization but the hook and
controlling idea (thesis) are weak
Does not generate interest or
provide a controlling idea (thesis)
15
Leadership:
Board Structure
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
discussion demonstrates a
sophisticated awareness of the
nuances of board types within
not-for-profit organizations
Discusses the specific board
structure present in ch.
OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric Overview No.docx
OL 665 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: Not-for-profit organizations need inspirational leadership to assist them in achieving their missions and reaching their altruistic goals. In addition,
good communication practices promote positive public relations and attract supporters.
Prompt: Analyze the leadership strategies and communication practices of the not-for-profit organization on which you will perform your strategic analysis.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Introduction: Write an introduction to your paper that includes a hook and a controlling idea (thesis). The introduction should generate interest and let
the reader know what to expect in the paper.
II. Analysis:
a. Leadership:
i. Discuss the specific board structure present in your chosen organization, explaining the benefits of this structure.
ii. Discuss the current management strategies for recruiting, utilizing, and retaining human capital, including to what extent a succession
plan is in place.
iii. Evaluate the current leadership strategies and organizational structure for strengths and weaknesses in managing boards, volunteers,
and staff.
b. Communications:
i. Discuss the current communication strategies being used throughout the organization, internally and externally, for promoting the
organization's shared values.
ii. Discuss the organization's public relations strategies and specific branding techniques.
iii. Evaluate the current communication strategies for opportunities for advancing the goals of the organization both internally and
externally.
III. Conclusion: Write a conclusion to your paper that summarizes the organization’s leadership strategies and communication practices. Tie the conclusion
back to your controlling idea (thesis).
Guidelines for Submission: Submit a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document (not including the title page or references). It should be double spaced with 12-point
Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting.
Rubric
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses organizational information
and anecdotes to create a hook,
and a controlling idea (thesis)
alerts the reader to what to
expect from the discussion of
leadership and communication
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization by creating a hook
and providing a controlling idea
(thesis)
Introduces leadership and
communication for the chosen
organization but the hook and
controlling idea (thesis) are weak
Does not generate interest or
provide a controlling idea (thesis)
15
Leadership:
Board Structure
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
discussion demonstrates a
sophisticated awareness of the
nuances of board types within
not-for-profit organizations
Discusses the specific board
structure present in ch ...
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Running Head: ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Organization structure
Shemeko Hopkins
MGTCB/526
University Of Phoenix
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Organization structure
Introduction
An organizational structure is a system that shows or showcases how particular activities are
directed by the company, for the company to achieve its goals. These activities can include laws,
responsibilities, and roles. (Bertacchini, et al. 2018) The importance of the organizational structure
is to determine how information flows between various levels in the organization. For this
assignment, I am going to create the organizational structure that I will like my organization to use.
Which is a hierarchical structure because my organization is large. Explanation of the
organizational chart, analysis of the organization chart based on Porter five forces, analysis of the
current contingency leadership model, leadership model recommendation, other identified actions
recommendation, and finally the information literacy.
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Organization chart
The organizational structure I will recommend for my organization to use is hierarchical.
Hierarchical organization structure is an organization construction where each unit in the
organization, excluding one is subordinate to a sole other units. In a business, the hierarchy
commonly comprises of particular power at the top with the following stages of power below
Board of directors
CEO
Financial
accounting
Project
manager
HR manager
Purchasing
manager
Marketing
director
Logistics
manager
Accountant
Cashier
Section
chief
Documenter
Assistant HR
manager
Materials
Necessities
Marketing
Sales
Purchase
manager
Maintenanc
e
Manager
Security
manager
Driver
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
them. (Harris, et al. 2019) This organizational structure is important because it will assist the
employees to comprehend numerous stages of leadership. This is since administration roles are
extra plainly described in this class of pyramid assembly. In having numerous levels of control,
processes run extra efficiently.
In my organization structure; my organization is headed by the board of directors, the main
responsibility of the board of directors is to strategy and manage goals and goals for the short and
long term good for the business and put devices in place to watch the development the aims. In this
respect, the board of directors must appraisal, comprehend and deliberate the business goals. Under
them is the C.E.O, the main role of the CEO is to manage the company's overall operations. They
are capable of delegating and directing agendas, driving profitability, and managing company
organizational structure, strategy and communicating with the board.
My or.
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almost every corner of international law. In doing so, they
changed core features of international law itself, including
the definition of sovereignty and the sources of international
legal rules. But what has been called the "age of human
rights" is over, at leastfor now. Whether measured in terms of
the increasing number of authoritarian governments, the
decline in international human rights enforcement
architecture such as the Responsibility to Protect and the
Alien Tort Statute, the growing power of China and Russia
over the content of international law, or the rising of
nationalism and populism, international human rights law is
in retreat. The decline offers an opportunity to consider how
human rights changed, or purported to change, international
law and how international law as a whole can be made more
effective in a post-human rights era. This Article is the first to
argue that international human rights law as a whole-
whatever its much disputed benefits for human rights
themselves-appears to have expanded and changed
international law in ways that have made it weaker, less likely
to generate compliance, and more likely to produce
interstate friction and conflict. The debate around
international law and human rights should be reframed to
consider these costs and to evaluate whether international
law, including the work of the United Nations, should focus
on a stronger, more limited core of international legal norms
that protects international peace and security, not human
rights. Human rights could be advanced through domestic
and regional legal systems, through the the development of
non-binding international norms, and through iterative
processes of international reporting and monitoring-a model
not unlike the Paris Climate Agreement.
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International law is in a period of transition. After World War
II, but especially since the 1980s, human rights expanded to
almost every corner of international law. In doing so, they
changed core features of international law itself, including
the definition of sovereignty and the sources of international
legal rules. But what has been called the "age of human
rights" is over, at leastfor now. Whether measured in terms of
the increasing number of authoritarian governments, the
decline in international human rights enforcement
architecture such as the Responsibility to Protect and the
Alien Tort Statute, the growing power of China and Russia
over the content of international law, or the rising of
nationalism and populism, international human rights law is
in retreat.
The decline offers an opportunity to consider how human
rights changed, or purported to change, international law and
how international law as a whole can be mad.
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