The document discusses organizational design and different types of organizational structures. It describes how contingency factors like strategy, external environment, technical processes and size influence organizational design. It also explains functional, divisional, hybrid, matrix and evolving organizational forms like self-managing teams and virtual organizations. International and ethical aspects of organizational design are also covered.

1. Chapter 17 Organizational Design

9. The Contingency Factors of Organizational Design (Cont.) External environment Strategy Major tools for implementation Technical process Forms of organizational design Mission Achieve organization goals Roles of organizational culture and size. Relationships Among the Contingency Factors

12. Strategy (Cont.) “ Structure follows strategy” Choice of an organizational form Reach strategic goals Strategy’s mediating role in organizational design (cont.)

13. Strategy (Cont.) “ Strategy follows structure” Organizational design is an environment within which managers form strategy. Develop effective strategy Prevents developing an effective strategy Strategy’s mediating role in organizational design (cont.)