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What is meant by horizontal differentiation in an organizational context?
What is meant by horizontal differentiation in an organizational context?
Which of the following describes high formalization in an organization?
Which of the following describes high formalization in an organization?
What is centralization in organizational structure?
What is centralization in organizational structure?
In a SWOT analysis, which component refers to factors within the organization?
In a SWOT analysis, which component refers to factors within the organization?
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What does the P in PESTEL analysis stand for?
What does the P in PESTEL analysis stand for?
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What is meant by employee empowerment in organizational structure?
What is meant by employee empowerment in organizational structure?
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Which of the following is a component of stakeholder analysis?
Which of the following is a component of stakeholder analysis?
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What does vertical differentiation measure in an organization?
What does vertical differentiation measure in an organization?
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Study Notes
Organizational Structure
- Organizational tasks are divided, grouped, and coordinated to enhance efficiency.
Complexity
- Horizontal differentiation involves specialization based on product lines or geographical location.
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Vertical differentiation refers to the number of management hierarchy levels; can be categorized as:
- Flat structure with few levels.
- Tall structure with many levels.
Formalization
- Represents the extent to which jobs are standardized and guided by rules.
- Organogram is a visual tool for assessing an organization's complexity and differentiation.
- High formalization indicates many specific rules, typical in larger organizations with long-standing traditions.
- Low formalization allows for flexibility with fewer rules guiding employee behavior.
Centralization
- Centralization is the degree of decision-making authority held by upper management.
- Decentralization allows lower-level employees more input in decision-making.
- Employee Empowerment involves granting employees increased authority and autonomy.
Analysis of the Environment
PESTEL
- Framework for analyzing external factors impacting an organization:
- Political
- Economic
- Technological
- Social
- Environmental
- Legal
Stakeholder Analysis
- Identifies constituencies affecting organizational decisions and actions:
- Power Over: Stakeholders with significant influence; keep them satisfied.
- The Strategy: Stakeholders with an interest in strategic direction; keep informed and monitored.
- Substitutes: Analyze the threat posed by alternative products.
- Competitors: Assess rivalry intensity within the industry.
- Suppliers: Evaluate the bargaining power they hold.
- Buyers: Determine buyers' bargaining power and its impact.
- Threat of New Entrants: Identify potential newcomers to the market.
SWOT
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SWOT Analysis evaluates an organization’s strategic position from internal and external perspectives:
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Internal Factors:
- Strengths: Core advantages.
- Weaknesses: Areas needing improvement.
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External Factors:
- Opportunities: Potential areas for growth.
- Threats: Challenges from the external environment.
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Internal Factors:
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Test your knowledge on the principles of organizational structure, focusing on task division, coordination, and complexity. This quiz covers horizontal and vertical differentiation, as well as formalization aspects of organizations. Answer questions to better understand the different levels and forms of organizational management.
