Management assignment

MGT 301

MGT 301 STUDY GUIDE – CHAPTER 10 *

“Designing Adaptive Organizations”

Suggested areas and topics of study in preparation for Exam # 2

The advantages and characteristics of a horizontal organizational structure

The advantages and characteristics of a vertical organizational structure

Be prepared to give examples of when each structure is best to accomplish an organization’s mission

Work Specialization

Chain of Command

The Role of the following in organizational structures:

Authority

Responsibility

Accountability

Delegation

Lin and Staff Authority

Span of Management/Span of Control

How to delegate

Compare and contrast centralized verses decentralized organizational structures

Be prepared to give examples as to when each network best serves an organization

Team approach to Organizational Structure

The Virtual Network Approach to Organizational Structure