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What is the primary benefit of job specialization in an organization?
What is the primary benefit of job specialization in an organization?
- Increased employee boredom
- Development of specialized equipment (correct)
- Higher rates of employee turnover
- Decreased proficiency at tasks
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic form of organization design?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic form of organization design?
- Experimental Design (correct)
- Functional (U-Form) Design
- Matrix Design
- Divisional (M-Form) Design
What is job rotation primarily used for in modern organizations?
What is job rotation primarily used for in modern organizations?
- Decreasing task variety
- Training employees for skills and flexibility (correct)
- Reducing efficiency
- Increasing employee boredom
Which major situational influence does NOT impact organization design?
Which major situational influence does NOT impact organization design?
What is a primary limitation of job specialization?
What is a primary limitation of job specialization?
Which form of organization design combines features of both functional and divisional designs?
Which form of organization design combines features of both functional and divisional designs?
What is one possible alternative to job specialization?
What is one possible alternative to job specialization?
Which of the following describes the bureaucratic model of organization design?
Which of the following describes the bureaucratic model of organization design?
What is the main characteristic of a conglomerate (H-Form) design?
What is the main characteristic of a conglomerate (H-Form) design?
Which organizational design allows for opportunities in coordination and resource sharing?
Which organizational design allows for opportunities in coordination and resource sharing?
In a matrix design, who do employees report to?
In a matrix design, who do employees report to?
What advantage is NOT associated with the M-form organizational design?
What advantage is NOT associated with the M-form organizational design?
What condition is best suited for a matrix design?
What condition is best suited for a matrix design?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix design?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix design?
Which of these companies exemplifies the multidivisional (M-form) design?
Which of these companies exemplifies the multidivisional (M-form) design?
What does the term 'shared resources' imply in the context of organizational designs?
What does the term 'shared resources' imply in the context of organizational designs?
What is a primary advantage of the bureaucratic model in organizations?
What is a primary advantage of the bureaucratic model in organizations?
What is one significant disadvantage of a bureaucratic organization?
What is one significant disadvantage of a bureaucratic organization?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of bureaucracies as cited in the content?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of bureaucracies as cited in the content?
According to the content, what does 'core technology' refer to?
According to the content, what does 'core technology' refer to?
What factor is suggested to influence organizational design according to the content?
What factor is suggested to influence organizational design according to the content?
What critical relationship was identified by Joan Woodward regarding organization design?
What critical relationship was identified by Joan Woodward regarding organization design?
Which of the following best describes the bureaucratic model’s view on expertise?
Which of the following best describes the bureaucratic model’s view on expertise?
What critique is implied about the bureaucratic model's approach to organization design?
What critique is implied about the bureaucratic model's approach to organization design?
What characteristic is associated with large batch/mass production firms?
What characteristic is associated with large batch/mass production firms?
Which type of environment do organic organizations typically operate in?
Which type of environment do organic organizations typically operate in?
What does the concept of differentiation in an organization refer to?
What does the concept of differentiation in an organization refer to?
What form of technology is characterized by producing custom-made products?
What form of technology is characterized by producing custom-made products?
What is the relationship between environmental stability and organizational design according to Burns and Stalker?
What is the relationship between environmental stability and organizational design according to Burns and Stalker?
How does organizational size affect its focus according to research findings?
How does organizational size affect its focus according to research findings?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of continuous process technology?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of continuous process technology?
What do Lawrence and Lorsch believe environmental factors do to sub-units within an organization?
What do Lawrence and Lorsch believe environmental factors do to sub-units within an organization?
What is the main objective of job enrichment?
What is the main objective of job enrichment?
What does autonomy refer to in the job characteristics approach?
What does autonomy refer to in the job characteristics approach?
Which of the following is NOT a core dimension of the job characteristics approach?
Which of the following is NOT a core dimension of the job characteristics approach?
Which psychological state is enhanced through the five core job dimensions?
Which psychological state is enhanced through the five core job dimensions?
What is the purpose of departmentalization in an organization?
What is the purpose of departmentalization in an organization?
How can job enrichment impact employee turnover?
How can job enrichment impact employee turnover?
What role do work teams play as an alternative to job specialization?
What role do work teams play as an alternative to job specialization?
What is the goal of continually assigning new tasks in job enrichment?
What is the goal of continually assigning new tasks in job enrichment?
Study Notes
The Nature of Organizing
- Organization design involves structural elements and their relationships to manage goals effectively.
- Job specialization is breaking down tasks into smaller parts, enhancing efficiency and proficiency.
- Benefits of specialization include improved skill proficiency, reduced transfer times, and easier employee replacements.
- Limitations of specialization include employee boredom and dissatisfaction with repetitive tasks.
Alternatives to Specialization
- Job rotation involves systematically moving employees between jobs for skill development.
- Job enlargement increases the number of tasks performed by a worker.
- Job enrichment enhances job complexity and worker autonomy to improve satisfaction and control.
Bureaucratic Model of Organization Design
- Developed by Max Weber, the bureaucratic model applies structured rules and procedures for efficiency.
- Advantages include organizational efficiency and prevention of favoritism; disadvantages are rigidity and neglect of social dynamics.
- Bureaucracies are prevalent in government and education sectors, requiring strict adherence to processes.
Situational Influences on Organization Design
- Core technology refers to the essential processes transforming inputs into outputs, impacting organizational structure.
- Joan Woodward identified relationships between technology complexity and organizational design, observing that more complex technologies lead to increased management levels.
- Woodward categorized technology into unit/small-batch, large batch/mass production, and continuous process, with each type influencing organizational structure distinctively.
Environmental Factors (Burns and Stalker)
- Organizations are affected by environmental stability: mechanistic structures thrive in stable conditions, while organic structures prevail in unstable environments.
- Lawrence and Lorsch highlighted that subunit differentiation and integration impact the overall design based on environmental factors.
Organizational Size
- Size is defined by the total number of full-time employees, influencing an organization's focus and structure.
- Research indicates small firms concentrate on core technologies while larger firms may adopt diversified structures.
Basic Forms of Organization Design
- Functional (U-Form) involves organizing by specialized functions such as marketing or finance.
- Conglomerate (H-Form) organizes around different businesses, facilitating resource-sharing.
- Divisional (M-Form) comprises multiple related businesses under one corporate framework, allowing for decentralized decision-making.
- Matrix design combines departmentalization bases (functional and product) to create dual reporting structures, encouraging flexibility and resource sharing.
Job Characteristics Approach
- Core dimensions include skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback, influencing job satisfaction and performance.
- Growth-need strength emphasizes employees' desire to develop capabilities, correlating with core dimensions for motivating work environments.
Departmentalization
- The process of grouping jobs logically leads to specialization and efficient management as organizations grow.
- Bases for departmentalization include function, product, geography, and customer, allowing for organized supervision as complexity increases.
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Test your understanding of organizational structure and design as discussed in Ricky W. Griffin's 'Fundamentals of Management'. This quiz covers key concepts such as job specialization, departmentalization, and various organizational models. Explore the situational influences that affect organization effectiveness.
