4.2. Key Elements of Organizational Structure

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Work Specialization.

   Hint

   Think about how larger tasks can be divided for efficiency.

2. 2.

   What is Chain of Command?

   Hint

   Consider how employees report to their managers.

3. 3.

   What does Work Specialization refer to?

   • A framework of tasks
   • Breaking tasks into small parts
   • Leader's authority

   Hint

   Think about how complex tasks are divided in a team.

4. 4.

   True or False: High formalization encourages creativity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what formalization means regarding rules and procedures.

5. 5.

   Design an organizational structure for a startup tech company focusing on mobile app development. Justify your decisions for work specialization, departmentalization, and span of control.

   Hint

   Think about how a startup needs flexibility and quick decision-making.

6. 6.

   Assess the pros and cons of centralizing decision-making for a multinational company versus decentralizing decisions to regional managers.

   Hint

   Find a balance between control and responsiveness in your evaluation.