MGMT 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Edgar Schein, Common Purpose, Flat Organization
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Learning objectives: delegation and its strengths and weaknesses, the four types of organizational culture, three levels of organizational culture. Delegation can be a useful tool to help a manager. There things to remember to help managers use this tool successfully. Delegate routine tasks and paperwork including letting experts handle technicalities. Delegate tasks that help employees grow and learn new skills. Don"t: delegate confidential or personnel matters, don"t delegate emergencies, don"t delegate special tasks you are asked to do. Organizational culture is a system of shared beliefs or practices that govern the behavior of its members. Organizational structure is the system of task and reporting relationships or a chain of command. Organizational culture is evident in different levels of the organization: observable artifacts, refer to the physical manifestation of the culture. This is evident in dress, ceremonies, and awards: espoused values refer to those explicitly stated as values and norms of the organization.