Details Title: B&D 4 Description: HOD 1200 Perspec. Organizational Fit-- Vanderbilt University Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 09/23/2008 16:15:35		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Business Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Types of Actual Structures Definition -functional -divisional -functional with horizontal linkages -matrix -horizontal -hybrid -modular-virtual Term Relationship of Structure to an Organizations need for Efficiency vs Learning Definition see chart that goes from more vertical structures to more horizontal ones Term Strengths of Functional Definition -allows economies of scale within functional departments -enables in-depth knowledge and skill development -enables organization to accomplish functional goals -is best for only a few product lines Term Weaknesses of Functional Definition -slow response time to environmental changes -decisions may pile up at the top (hierarchy overload) -leads to poor horizontal coordination among departments -less innovation -restricted view of organizational goals Term Strengths of Divisional Definition -suited to fast change in an unstable environment -clear responsibilities and contact points facilitate client satisfaction -involves high coordination across functions -allows units to adapt to differences in products/regions/clients -best in large organizations with several products -decentralizes decision making Term Weaknesses of Divisional Definition -eliminates economies of scale in functional departments -leads to poor coordination across product lines -eliminates in-depth competence and technical specialization -makes integration and standardization across product lines difficult Term Strengths of Matrix Definition -achieves coordination necessary to meet dual demands from customers -flexible sharing of human resources across products -suited to complex decisions and frequent changes in an unstable environment -provides opportunity for both functional and product skill development -best in small to medium sized organizations with multiple products Term Weaknesses of Matrix Definition -employees experience dual authority which can be confusing and frustrating -participants need good interpersonal skills and extensive training -time consuming (involves frequent meetings and conflict resolution sessions) -will not work unless participants understand it and adopt its style -requires great effort to maintain power balance Term Strengths of Horizontal Definition -flexibility and rapid response to customers needs -attention directed toward product and delivery of value to the customer -each employee has a broad view of organizational goals -promotes a focus on teamwork and collaboration (common commitment to meeting objectives) -improves quality of life of employees by offering them opportunity to share responsibility, make decisions, and be held accountable for outcomes Term Weaknesses of Horizontal Definition -determining core processes to organize around is difficult and time consuming -requires change in culture, job design, management philosophy, information and rewards systems -traditional managers are mad when they have to give up power/authority -requires significant training of employees to work effectively in a horizontal environment -can limit in-depth skill development -difficult to do in large organizations