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What is a primary factor that influences the structure of an organization?
What is a primary factor that influences the structure of an organization?
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of organization structures discussed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of organization structures discussed?
What is a core component associated with designing a business system?
What is a core component associated with designing a business system?
What does organizational culture primarily define?
What does organizational culture primarily define?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental zone for desired culture?
Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental zone for desired culture?
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What is a common element of restructuring?
What is a common element of restructuring?
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Which criterion is NOT part of the key management approach criteria?
Which criterion is NOT part of the key management approach criteria?
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Which question addresses the management approach in developing an organization?
Which question addresses the management approach in developing an organization?
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Study Notes
Developing Your Business Structure and Culture (Chapter 8)
- The chapter focuses on designing business systems, strategy execution frameworks, organizational structures, and restructuring.
- Objectives include understanding core components of business systems, key decision-making areas, factors in creating operating structures, management approaches, and restructuring concepts.
- Business system design encompasses organization structure, culture, management approach, control systems (for strategic intent), talent management mechanisms, operational processes and market alignment.
- Developing organizational framework involves identifying the best structure for relationships, required culture/environment for market positioning, and management approaches for supporting organizational activities and interactions.
- Common organizational structures include functional, customer, divisional, and geographic structures.
- Factors influencing organizational structure selection include size, geographic dispersion, business undertakings, task specialization, and communication leverage.
- Key building blocks of organizational structure include customer intimacy, work efficiency, and departmentalization.
- Organizational culture defines how individuals behave and respond to internal and external stimuli. Key aspects are connectivity and integration.
- Four fundamental zones for desired culture include employee interaction, risk allowance, control protocols, and competitive emphasis.
- Key management approach criteria include hierarchy requirements, span control, decision-making control, work effort coordination, and nature of work.
- Restructuring occurs when a disconnect between intended strategy and actual circumstances (internal or external) is identified, and the goal is refocusing efforts.
- Key elements of restructuring include structural design, execution, and effective communication plans.
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Dive into Chapter 8, focusing on the fundamental aspects of developing business structures and culture. This chapter covers the design of business systems, execution frameworks, and management approaches necessary for effective organizational frameworks. Understand the key components that influence the structure and culture of a business and how to align these elements for strategic intent.
