The exercise is comprised of analyzing different types of organizational structure and workflow. Select three different organizations from different industries, the first being an organization you work or have worked for. Contact management (via phone/email, etc.) and explain that you are a graduate student conducting a study on organizational structure and that you would like to find out how the company works and decision-making flows. Ensure that your questions will only be used in class. You may need to explain some of these items or ask more questions to have the correct category or answer. Be cautious of your safety during a pandemic or other concerns. Complete the table and questions below.
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Name of Business & Industry |
1 An organization you work or have worked for |
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Employee contacted job title |
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Org Goals/Mission |
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Type of technology using |
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Organization structure |
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Team vs individual |
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Interdependence |
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Tasks: Routine vs non-routine |
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Specialization of tasks by employee |
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Standardization of products/services |
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Decision making |
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Does your company culture support the mission? Can you give examples? |
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Type of market focus |
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What surprised you about the responses and why? Recommendations? |
Next, post your finished table to the discussion area along with;
- an evaluation of common areas and findings/conclusions
- how organizational structure supports goals/mission
- how organizational culture supports goals/mission
- Support your work with at least one scholarly source and with information from this session’s readings
- Finally, reply to 3-4 other learners showing an understanding of the content, expanding on the topics, and extending the conversation with your research
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