Identify seven elements of an organization’s structure. Identify the characteristics of the functional structure, the bureau-cracy, and the matrix structure.

Week 12 Chapter 15 Foundations of Organizational Structure

Read Chapter 15 Foundations of Organizational Structure pages 506-534
Chapter 15 Foundations of Organizational Structure

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

15-1 Identify seven elements of an organization’s structure.

15-2 Identify the characteristics of the functional structure, the bureau-cracy, and the matrix structure.

15-3 Identify the characteristics of the virtual structure, the team structure, and the circular structure.

15-4 Describe the effects of downsizing on organizational structures and employees.

15-5 Contrast the reasons for using mechanistic versus organic structural models.

15-6 Analyze the behavioral implications of different organizational designs