RSM100Y1 Lecture Notes - J. D. Irving, Departmentalization, Profit Center
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This was resolved by restructuring the company and let the 2 main parts go their separate ways. Size, technology, and changes in env"tal circumstances: the chain of command, organization chart: illustrates the company"s structure and show employees where they fit into the firm"s operations, chain of command: the reporting relationships w/in the company. Plant manager report directly to the vice-president of production who in turn reports to the president. Building blocks of organizational structure: 1st step in developing the structure of any business is twofold: (basic building blocks of all business org. , specialization: determining who will do what. Job specialization: the process of identifying the specific jobs that need to be done and designating the ppl who will perform there. In a very small org. the owner may perform every job but as it grows so does the need to specialize jobs sot others can perform there ex. Job specialization is a natural part of org"l growth.
