BUSI 5301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Network Virtualization, Organizational Chart, Organizational Structure

• School: Memorial University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BUSI 5301
• Professor: JY Tang

Document Summary

Organizational structures: functional, divisional, geographical, matrix, horizontal, virtual network, hybrid. Three key components: formal reporting relationships, grouping of individuals and departments, systems design: communication, coordination, integration. Organizational chart internal structure of the organization. Vertical information linkages: hierarchical referral, rules and plans, vertical information systems. Information systems: direct contact, task forces, full-time integrator, teams. Required work activities examples: hr, purchasing, production. Departmental grouping options: functional, divisional, multifocused/matrix, horizontal, virtual network, hybrid. Functional structure: activities grouped by common functions. Functional structure with horizontal linkages: shift toward flatter, more horizontal structures. Divisional structure: product structure or strategic business units. Situations and needs: design follows purpose. Structural alignment: balance vertical control with horizontal coordination. Symptoms of structural deficiency: decision making is layered or lacking in quality, lack of innovative response to changes, employee performance declines and goals are not met, too much conflict is evident. Structure must provide a framework, linking the organization into the whole.