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The framework that defines the boundaries of the formal organization and within which the organization operates.
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Organization Structure
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Organizational systems characterized by a rigid delineation of functional duties, precise job descriptions, fixed authority and responsibility, and a well-developed organizational hierarchy through which information filters up and instructions flow down.
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Mechanistic Systems
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Organizational systems having less formal job descriptions, greater emphasis on adaptability, more participation, and less fixed authority.
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Organic Systems
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Practice of subcontracting certain work functions to an outside organization.
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Outsourcing
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Grouping jobs into related work units.
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Departmentalization
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Defining organization units in terms of the nature of the work.
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Functional Departmentalization
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Grouping all activities necessary to produce and market a product or service under one manager.
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Product Departmentalization-
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Organization units by territories
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Geographic Departmentalization-
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Organization units in terms of customers served.
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Customer Departmentalization
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Occurs when an organization simultaneously uses more than one type of departmentalization.
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Hybrid Departmentalization-
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Organization structure that results when staff specialists are added to a line organization.
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Line and Staff Structure
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Functions that are advisory and supportive in nature; designed to contribute to the efficiency and maintenance of the organization.
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Staff Functions
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Functions and activities directly involved in producing and marketing the organization’s goods or services.
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Line Functions
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Hybrid organization structure in which individuals from different functional areas are assigned to work on a specific project or task.
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Matrix Structure
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Consists of two groups. One group is composed of senior management who are responsible for strategic decisions and policies. The second group is composed of empowered employees working together in different process teams.
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Horizontal Structure-
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Temporary network of independent companies- suppliers, customers, and even rivals-linked by information technology to share skills, costs and access to one another’s markets.
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Virtual Organization
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Organization with few levels and relatively large spans of management at each level.
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Flat Structure
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Organization with many levels and relatively small spans of management.
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Tall structure
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Organization structure in which a group of people is formally appointed, organized, and superimposed on the line or line and staff structure to consider or decide certain matters.
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Committee
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Carefully selected committee that reviews major policy and strategy decisions proposed by top management.
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Board of Directors
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