Open-and Closed-System Models

Open-and Closed-System Models

For your paper, investigate any probation agency online by finding a link to its organizational chart. Using the information in the chart, describe the organizational structure. Consider the following questions:

· Who is in charge?

· How many levels are there between line staff and the top administrator?

· Is this a horizontal or vertical hierarchy?

· What else do you notice about the agency's structure?

· In your opinion, would this agency use an open- or closed-system approach, and why?

· How is the organization aligned with the functional categories?

· Does the way that the organization has its matrix make strategic sense? Why or why not?

Share the image and link to the organizational chart.