BU398 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Organizational Architecture, Systems Analysis, Rein
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A characteristic of an organization that can behave in both an organic and mechanistic way. The initiation and the utilization of change are 2 distinct processes, and organic characteristics like decentralization are excellent for initiating ideas, but these same conditions can make it hard to implement change. It helps to look at the organization design elements that are important for exploring new ideas verses design elements most suitable for exploiting current capabilities. For example, honda has used this approach. Innovation utilization: generating and implementing ideas are two distinct processes, decentralization and employee autonomy is critical for creation but can impede utilization because employees are less likely to comply. This approach allows organizations to incorporate structures and processes that are appropriate to both. Division of labour in the ambidextrous organization: Technical champion: a person who generates or adopts and develops an idea for a technological innovation, and is devoted to it, even to the extent of risking position or prestige.
