BUSMGMT - 2 Organizational Structures

A systematic grouping of individuals which have been brought together to accomplish a common goal

• Organization
• Systematic Structures
• Operative Employees
• Supervisors

Define the various roles of members; set limits on employee work behavior; create rules and regulations; vary widely from organization to organization; adapt to the environment in which an organization is located

• Organization
• Systematic Structures
• Operative Employees
• Supervisors

Make up the base level of the pyramid; produce an organization’s goods and services; generally do not manage or oversee the work of other employees

• Organization
• Systematic Structures
• Operative Employees
• Supervisors

Part of an organization’s management team; oversee the work of operative employees; are the only managers who do not manage other managers; considered first-level managers

• Organization
• Systematic Structures
• Operative Employees
• Supervisors

Employees who manage other managers; responsible for establishing and achieving the goals of their specific department or region set by top management

• Middle Managers
• Top Management
• The Management Process
• Organizational Structures

Sets an organization’s goals and objectives; develops methods for achieving goals and objectives; is the head of the organization

• Middle Managers
• Top Management
• The Management Process
• Organizational Structures

Refers to accomplishing goals and objectives effectively and efficiently; involves using your resources competently; always has an end goal of achievement; accomplished through a specific organizational structure

• Middle Managers
• Top Management
• The Management Process
• Organizational Structures

Arrange and group jobs based on specific tasks in order to enhance efficiency; increase the effectiveness of communication and reporting

• Middle Managers
• Top Management
• The Management Process
• Organizational Structures

Are laid-back and undefined; involve employees completing tasks which may not always fit their job description; normally found in smaller businesses with fewer employees

• Informal Structures
• Formal Structures
• Work Specialization
• Span of Control

Clearly defined and organized; can be found in any size business

• Informal Structures
• Formal Structures
• Work Specialization
• Span of Control