Week 3 Questions
Week 3
Week 3 - Overview & Learning Objectives
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Assigned Readings:
Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure.
Overview:
Chapter 3 introduces basic concepts of organization structure and shows how to design structure as it appears on the organization chart. First, we define structure and provide an overview of structural design. Next, an information-sharing perspective explains how to design vertical and horizontal linkages to provide needed information flow and coordination. The chapter then presents basic design options, followed by strategies for grouping organizational activities into functional, divisional, geographic, matrix, virtual network, or holacracy team structures. The final section examines how the application of basic structures depends on the organization’s situation (various contingencies) and outlines the symptoms of structural misalignment.
Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
1. Define the three key components of organization structure.
2. Discuss the differences you see between the vertical and horizontal information-sharing aspects of structure.
3. Describe how relational coordination differs from other horizontal coordination mechanisms.
4. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of five common departmental group options, including functional, divisional, matrix, virtual, and holacracy.
5. Describe the symptoms of structural deficiency within an organization.
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 3
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure.
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
1. The manager of a consumer products firm said, "We use the brand manager position to train future executives." Why do you think the brand manager position is considered a good training ground? Discuss.
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words - do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
Why do companies using a holacracy team structure have cultures that emphasize openness, employee empowerment, and responsibility? What do you think it would be like to work in a company with such a structure?
The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form and should be as thorough as possible. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 - 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to competitive strategy. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.