Organizational Systems Module 6
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What is the primary role of leadership within an organization?

  • To develop organizational policies and procedures
  • To monitor facilities and equipment usage
  • To inspire employees and help achieve organizational goals (correct)
  • To manage financial resources effectively

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the organizational components?

  • Management
  • Facilities and equipment
  • Financial resources
  • Employee wellness programs (correct)

What is considered a task of a leader in an organization?

  • Creating annual financial audits
  • Maintaining equipment and facilities
  • Recruiting and developing human resources (correct)
  • Monitoring employee satisfaction

Which aspect of management involves assessing outcomes and implementing corrective actions?

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Which statement best describes the concept of 'staffing' in organizational management?

<p>Recruiting, selecting, hiring, and developing employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an organizational structure?

<p>To enable a group to achieve its desired goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing a company's decision to adopt a specific organizational structure?

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What characteristic must servicing and product companies possess to remain competitive?

<p>Built-in flexibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a reason why organizational structures may vary among companies?

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What is one of the components mentioned that should be evaluated for its value contribution to a business entity?

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Why is it important for organizational strategies to be complementary to goals?

<p>To align all organizational elements towards success (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does leadership play in organizational systems?

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How should the organizational structure of a company respond to environmental changes?

<p>Adapt and become dynamic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for adopting a specific organizational structure in a company?

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Which department primarily interacts with the production/operations department?

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What is a characteristic of a territorial organizational structure?

<p>Market division by geographical units (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One advantage of a territorial organizational structure is that it allows for:

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Effective structuring of an organization requires consideration of which of the following?

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What is the primary goal of job specialization within functional organizational structures?

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How does a functional organizational structure primarily benefit an organization?

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What is a key focus for management when structuring an organization?

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What is a potential disadvantage of adopting a territorial structure in management?

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What impact can poorly qualified managers have on a company?

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What is a primary responsibility of marketing managers in a product organizational structure?

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Which of the following is NOT a task of marketing managers?

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How do product group managers operate within a product organizational structure?

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What structure typically accompanies diverse and mutually exclusive products?

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What is one consequence of an increase in costs due to territorial management?

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What role do research and development departments play in a product organizational structure?

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What is a potential consequence of overstaffing in an organization?

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Which criterion is essential for evaluating organizational strategies according to Peter Drucker?

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What role does flexibility play in an organization?

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What is an important factor when choosing an organizational structure?

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Which of the following is not considered a criterion for assessing the effectiveness of an organizational structure?

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What is the responsibility of top management regarding organizational performance?

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Self-control and self-motivation in an organization help to achieve which of the following?

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What is essential for individuals to relate their efforts to common organizational goals?

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How does a market-centered approach benefit product manufacturers?

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What is a key factor for a manufacturer to diversify into services?

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What does marketing intelligence specifically support?

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What advantage does market centering provide when focusing on financial benefits?

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What characterizes the SBU (Strategic Business Unit) organizational structure?

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What determines whether a division maintains some corporate-level marketing staff services?

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Who heads each Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in a company?

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What is a common reason for large divisions to establish their own marketing departments?

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Flashcards

Organizational Structure

The system or mode a group uses to achieve its goals.

Organizational Structure Factors

Things influencing a company's structure like technology, customer trends, and the environment.

Types of Organizational Structures

Different ways companies are organized.

Functional Strategies

Company strategies to support goals, matching departments and business units to goals.

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Organizational Elements

Different parts of a company, including departments and smaller units.

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Internal Factors

Elements within the company that influence its structure, such as staff and management.

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External Factors

Elements outside the company that affect its structure, such as competitors' actions and customer habits.

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Organizational Flexibility

The ability of a company to adjust to changing conditions.

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Functional Organizational Structure

An organizational structure where departments are grouped by their specialized function (e.g., marketing, production).

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Organizational Goals

The desired outcomes or objectives that an organization strives to achieve.

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Territorial Organizational Structure

An organizational structure based on geographic areas, where different teams handle specific locations.

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Geographical Units

Different parts of a market divided based on location.

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Effective Organizational Structure

A structure optimized for using personnel skills and resources to achieve corporate goals efficiently.

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Functional Departments

Departments in an organization grouped by specialized roles, like human resources, marketing, operations, or finance.

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Target Market Segmentation

Dividing a broad market into smaller, specific customer groups.

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Territorial Structure

An organizational structure that divides the market into territories, like Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, for example. Each territory is managed independently.

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Downsides of Territorial Structure

As the variety of products increases, managing multiple territories becomes complex. Duplication of services and potentially less qualified managers are possible issues.

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Product Structure

An organizational structure grouped around different product lines. Product managers handle most of the operations and staff for a given product or set.

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Product Managers' Role

Product managers are responsible for a product's operations, staff, strategies, planning, and ongoing success (profitability, market impact).

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Product Line Diversity

A greater variety of products within the product structure can benefit companies, but lead to more complexity in the organization if not managed correctly.

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Marketing Manager Responsibilities

Marketing managers coordinate the product's efforts across departments, gather info, create and monitor strategies, and work toward product profitability.

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General Manager's Role

A high-level manager overseeing various parts of the business, such as territories and products.

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Independent Operation

Product teams or divisions are allowed to operate independently, often with their own research & development and engineering departments, focusing on current and future product success.

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Optimum Size

The ideal size for a marketing management team that provides the best efficiency for a firm.

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Overstaffing vs. Understaffing

Having too many employees (overstaffing) or not enough employees (understaffing) can both lead to inefficiency.

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Clarity in Organization

Everyone in the company understands their tasks and how they contribute to the bigger goals.

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Economy of Effort

Using resources wisely by minimizing management activities and relying on self-control and motivation.

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Common Organizational Goals

The overall objectives of the entire company that everyone in the organization works towards.

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Organizational Structure Types

Different ways that companies can organize themselves, including functional, territorial, product, market-centered, SBU, and matrix structures.

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Evaluating Organizational Structure

Assessing the effectiveness of a company's structure by considering its ability to facilitate control, coordination, information flow, cost management, and flexibility.

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What is an organization?

An organization is a group of people working together in a structured way to achieve common goals.

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What are the core components of an organization?

Key components of an organization include: Management, employees, facilities/equipment, financial resources, and policies.

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What does management involve?

Management encompasses leadership, vision, mission, goals, and objectives to guide the organization towards success.

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What are the primary tasks of a leader?

A leader's tasks include: Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling.

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How does leadership contribute to organizational success?

Leadership inspires employees and motivates them to work effectively, driving them towards achieving organizational goals.

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Market-Centered Approach

A strategy where a company focuses on understanding and meeting customer needs, using market information to guide product development and decision-making.

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Strategic Business Units (SBUs)

Independent units within a company, each responsible for a specific product line or market segment, with their own marketing strategies and profit goals.

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SBU Organizational Structure

An organizational structure where the company is divided into strategic business units (SBUs), each operating independently and focusing on a specific market or product.

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Corporate Marketing Staff Services

Centralized marketing functions provided across different divisions of a company, such as market research, advertising, and media planning.

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Division Size Impact on Structure

Larger divisions often have their own independent marketing departments, whereas smaller divisions may rely on centralized corporate marketing services.

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Emphasis on Planning & Analysis

The SBU organizational structure encourages strategic planning and analysis, with each unit responsible for its own market strategy and profitability.

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Group Vice-President Role

A high-level manager who leads each SBU, directly reporting to the company's CEO and responsible for overall unit strategy and performance.

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Study Notes

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss different organizational structures
  • Provide examples of different organizational structures
  • Explain factors influencing a company's choice of organizational structure
  • Assess the value of organizational components
  • Demonstrate the role of leadership
  • Show the importance of organizational policies

Module 6 Organizational Systems

  • Synchronous test with time limit, link will be provided
  • Asynchronous learning available

Organizational Structure

  • System for a group to achieve goals
  • Influenced by factors such as technology, customer trends, and the environment
  • Affected by internal factors like management, employees, suppliers, customers, government, and society
  • Flexibility is important for adapting to unstable conditions

Types of Organizational Structures

  • Companies adopt various structures, ranging from functional to territorial, product-based, or market-centered to matrix structures
  • Structures depend on organizational goals and objectives

Functional Organizational Structure

  • Groups people by their skills or functions (e.g., marketing, production, finance)
  • Focuses on specialization and coordination within functions

Territorial Organizational Structure

  • Organized by geographic areas
  • Suitable for companies serving customers in diverse geographical areas
  • Allows for quicker responses to local market conditions

Product Organizational Structure

  • Focuses on individual products or product lines
  • Allows for independent management of each product
  • Useful when dealing with distinct product lines or markets

Market-Centered Organizational Structure

  • Structured around customer needs or markets
  • Useful for companies with diverse customer bases
  • Often decentralized by market or profit center

SBU Organizational Structure

  • Divisions focused on specific products, markets, or customer segments
  • Often allows for greater flexibility and faster adaptation to market changes

Matrix Organizational Structure

  • Combines functional and product structures
  • Creates dual reporting relationships, which can also be confusing and inefficient
  • Specializes in resources while integrating functions, such as functional and product lines

Choice of Organizational Structure

  • Influenced by company size, product offerings, market conditions, competition, and management philosophy

Organizational Components

  • Management, employees, facilities/equipment, financial resources, organizational policies

Management

  • Leadership is critical to success
  • Leaders plan, organize, staff, direct, and control
  • Leadership tasks include setting objectives, allocating resources, and motivating employees.

Employees

  • Employee satisfaction, involvement, and commitment are crucial for organizational success

Facilities and Equipment

  • Essential for operation
  • Includes buildings, machinery, technology, site maintenance, and other physical necessities

Financial Resources

  • Resources needed to sustain business operations and growth

Organizational Policies

  • Guide company operations, aiming for efficiency, order, and good relationships
  • Provide structure and direction for implementation of business operations

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Explore the various organizational structures and the factors that influence a company's choice in adopting them. This quiz will assess your understanding of how leadership and policies play a vital role within these systems. Prepare to demonstrate your knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different structural types.

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