HROB 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Departmentalization, Absenteeism
6 May 2016
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What is organizational structure: organizational structure defines how job tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated. Six key elements when an organization"s structure is designed: Work specialization degree to which tasks in the organization are subdivided into separate jobs. Efficiency less time changing tasks, putting equipment away. Boredom, stress, low productivity, high turnover, increased absenteeism. Departmentalization basis on which jobs are grouped together. Continuous line of authority that extends from upper organizational levels to the lowest level and clarifies who reports to whom. Authority: who has the right to give orders and expect them to be obeyed. Unity of command: subordinates should have only one superior. Delegation: assignment of authority to another person to carry out specific duties, allowing the employee to make some of the decisions. Span of control: number of subordinates that can be efficiently and effectively managed. Expensive, needs more managers: makes vertical communication more complicated.
