Effective Organizational Structure
According to Goswami & Goswami (2010), organizational structure refers to the relationship that exists between different parts of an organization (p. 162). An organization runs like a machine in a sense. There has to be a consistent relationship between members, leaders, and the division of labor, expectations, and all other organizational priorities. In addition to this relationship, the structure of the organization must align with the organizational mission, goals, and values. The mission, goals, and values serve as a catalyst for a shared goal and experience. Though members or employees may have different roles or job functions, shared goals and values maintain that connection between them.
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Sending an email blast for example, to employees explaining new changes, directions, ideas, or strategies, will not be as effective as having a leader verbally communicate and reinforce it on a daily basis. Face-to-face doesn’t just focus on in-person communication, but also the reinforcement of what was shared. Effective communication is not simply about passing along a message, but it is about sharing ideas and strategies as well as holding team members accountable to their role in ensuring that the goal is …show more content…
154). Similar to reflectiveness, time is of the essence. A manager should not spend ample amounts of time trying to analyze something as that will take away from the productivity of the business or organization. Sometimes it is as simple as asking a superior or peer who has more experience for help. Some managers try to operate independently but fail to realize that independence within an organization can be detrimental. The purpose of the structure of an organization is to have a connection between all parts. Managers should have vertical and horizontal resources available to them when they experience a challenge or set back. The analytical manager analyses but does not overanalyze and likely has a great peer network to assist
According to Goswami & Goswami (2010), organizational structure refers to the relationship that exists between different parts of an organization (p. 162). An organization runs like a machine in a sense. There has to be a consistent relationship between members, leaders, and the division of labor, expectations, and all other organizational priorities. In addition to this relationship, the structure of the organization must align with the organizational mission, goals, and values. The mission, goals, and values serve as a catalyst for a shared goal and experience. Though members or employees may have different roles or job functions, shared goals and values maintain that connection between them.
Working in …show more content…
Sending an email blast for example, to employees explaining new changes, directions, ideas, or strategies, will not be as effective as having a leader verbally communicate and reinforce it on a daily basis. Face-to-face doesn’t just focus on in-person communication, but also the reinforcement of what was shared. Effective communication is not simply about passing along a message, but it is about sharing ideas and strategies as well as holding team members accountable to their role in ensuring that the goal is …show more content…
154). Similar to reflectiveness, time is of the essence. A manager should not spend ample amounts of time trying to analyze something as that will take away from the productivity of the business or organization. Sometimes it is as simple as asking a superior or peer who has more experience for help. Some managers try to operate independently but fail to realize that independence within an organization can be detrimental. The purpose of the structure of an organization is to have a connection between all parts. Managers should have vertical and horizontal resources available to them when they experience a challenge or set back. The analytical manager analyses but does not overanalyze and likely has a great peer network to assist