Jones+ch04+Challenges+of+Org+Design

=Ch 04 Basic Challenges of Organizational Design= Chapter Summary Presentation = TEACHING OBJECTIVES IM_04 Chapter Summary.doc Presentation _ch04_jones6e.ppt= 1. To explain how differentiation occurs and why it is a design challenge. (4.1) 2. To review the five functions that accomplish organizational goals: support, production, maintenance, adaptive, and managerial. (4.1) 3. To examine interlocking roles that are differentiated vertically based on a hierarchy, and horizontally based on functional groups and divisions. (4.1) 4. To discuss the balance between differentiation and integration and examine the seven integrating mechanisms. (4.2) 5. To explain the differences between liaison and integrating roles and between task forces and teams. (4.3) 6. To illustrate the design challenge of balancing centralization and decentralization. (4.3) 7. To illustrate the design challenge of balancing standardization and mutual adjustment. (4.4) 8. To show that standardization or mutual adjustment results from organizational goals. (4.4) 9. To show the importance of the informal organization. (4.4) 10. To outline the difference between a mechanistic and organic structure. (4.5) 11. To show how the contingency approach tailors organizational structure to environmental uncertainties. (4.5)

Writing Assignment: In group of two persons only, ( you can cooperate with people from out side the class) Select an organization of your choice, to analyze its Organizational design (structure and Culture) and report on its positive and negative organizational practices and provide a recommendation. Delivery Sun April 17th