What is Charles Handy's Shamrock Organization?

The video explores Charles Handy's Shamrock Organization model, which envisions a flexible organizational structure with a core of senior managers and three 'leaves': outsourced services, contracted professionals, and a flexible workforce. This model, inspired by the portfolio career concept, allows organizations to adapt to changing demands by leveraging external resources and flexible labor. The Shamrock Organization reflects a shift towards more dynamic and adaptable business practices, though it raises social and political debates about worker rights.

What is the main idea behind a portfolio career as described by Charles Handy?

• Engaging in multiple roles simultaneously

• Having a single job for life

• Working only in the technology sector

• Focusing on agricultural work

In the Shamrock Organization, what is the primary role of the central core?

• To manage sales and marketing

• To set the organization's strategy and governance

• To outsource all functions

• To provide technical support

Which of the following is an example of a function that can be outsourced in the Shamrock Organization?

• Employee training

• Customer service

• Core management

• Product development

What is a key advantage of hiring contracted independent professionals in the Shamrock Organization?

• Increased flexibility and adaptability

• Simplified training processes

• Lower salary costs

• Guaranteed long-term employment

How does the Shamrock Organization benefit from a flexible workforce?

• By providing guaranteed work hours

• By reducing costs during downtime

• By offering comprehensive benefits

• By ensuring permanent employment

What social issue is associated with the flexible workforce in the Shamrock Organization?

• Lack of job security and benefits

• Over-reliance on technology

• Excessive training requirements

• High salary expectations

Which of the following best describes the Shamrock Organization model?

• A purely freelance-based organization

• A model with a central core and three leaves

• A traditional hierarchical structure

• An organization with no external partnerships