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Ch 10
Chapter 10
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Management
Undergraduate 4
04/08/2014

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Term
simple organizational structure
Definition
small, with narrow product line
owner/manager makes all decisions
staff is an extension of top execs personality
Term
advantages of simple structure
Definition
highly informal
coordination of tasks by direct supervision
centralized decision making
little specialization
few rules and regs
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disadvantages of simple structure
Definition
employees may not understand their responsibilities
employees may take advantage of lack of regs
limited upward mobility
Term
functional structure
Definition
major functions of the firm are grouped internally
high product volume
specialists in various function areas is needed
CEO coordinates and integrates functions
Term
Advantages of functional
Definition
enhanced coordination and control
centralized decision making
enhanced org level perspective
Term
disadvantages of functional
Definition
impeded coordination and communication due to differences in values
may lead to short term thinking
difficult to establish uniform performance standards
Term
Divisional organization structure
Definition
divisions are autonomous
each division has its own functional specialist
division execs help to determine product market and financial objectives
Term
Advantages of divisional organization
Definition
separation of strategic and operational control
quick response to changes
minimal sharing problems
management talent development enhanced
Term
disadvantages of divisional organization
Definition
expensive
dysfunctional competition between divisons
Term
Strategic Business Unit structure
Definition
achieved through related diversification
each SBU is a profit center
Term
Advantages to SBU
Definition
planning and control done by corporate office
synergies through sharing
Term
Disadvantages of SBU
Definition
difficult to achieve synergies
corporate office removed from divisions
Term
Holding company structure
Definition
synergies are limited
operating divisions have autonomy
corporate staffs are small and have limited involvement
Term
Advantages to holding company
Definition
costs savings with fewer personnel
division autonomy increases motivation of division execs
Term
Disadvantages of holding comapany
Definition
limited synergies
little corporate control
Term
Matrix Organizational structure
Definition
functional departments, product groups and geographical units are combined
individuals have two managers
Project managers and functional managers
Term
Advantages of Matrix Organization
Definition
market responsiveness, collaboration and synergies
efficient utilization of resources
Term
disadvantages of Matrix Organization
Definition
dual reporting creates uncertainty
longer decision making
Term
International operations
Definition
drives firms to foreign operations
degree of product diversity
extent to which firm is dependent on foreign sales
Term
Multi-domestic
Definition
international division
geographic area
worldwide matrix
Term
global
Definition
worlwide functional
worldwide product division
worldwide holding company
Term
boundary-less organizational design
Definition
vertical boundaries between orgs
horizontal boundaries between functional areas
external boundaries between firm, customers,competitors and regulators
geographic boundaries
Term
Benefits of boundary less design
Definition
agency costs are reduced
transaction costs are reduced
participants less likely to perceive conflict of interest
Term
costs of boundary less deisgn
Definition
high importance on relationships over products
conflicts resolved through ad-hoc negotiations
relationships driven through social connections rather than need
Term
Barrier free org require
Definition
higher level of trust and shared interests
shift from exec development to org development
greater use of teams
flexible porous org boundaries
Term
Modular
Definition
outsources non vital functions
retains strategic control
uses best in class supplier knowledge
focuses scarce resources on key areas
accelerates org learning
leverages capital
Term
virtual orgs
Definition
continually developing network of independent companies
linked together to share skills and costs
coping with uncertainty through cooperative efforts
may not be permanent
Term
ambidextrous org design
Definition
addresses adaptability and alignment
pursue modest incremental innovations
establishes product teams that are structurally independent
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