Org Structure
An organization's structure affects many aspects of the organization. Kanter (1999) notes that people within an organization tend to operate in line with the messages that they are receiving, so structural elements do affect culture and vice versa. An organizational structure reflects how the people at the top of the organization view how the organization works. So if you have, for example, few new products, you might just work with a geographic structure, and that would encourage people in the company to adopt a transactional mindset, building stability within a tightly defined context. However, if products are the basis of the organizational culture, this might have people working on a specific product become more oriented towards growing that product. The orientation of the company is different so the way that people within the company see themselves and their roles is also going to be different. Buhler (2011) also notes…...

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Buhler, P. (2011). Changing organizational structures and their impact on managers. Supervision. Vol. 72 (2) 24.

Kurtzman, J. (1999). An interview with Rosabeth Moss Kanter. Strategy & Business. Retrieved April 19, 2014 from  http://www.strategy-business.com/article/19494?gko=df950

Org Structure
The Boardman Management Group has a simple organizational structure consisting of a single unit. All of the management is located in one facility, which is situated adjacent to the primary area of business. The group uses this structure because most of its business is the Baderman Island Resort. It is not known if the Group even manages the original portfolio of cottages and hotels, but there are some offsite properties that are also managed from this central location. Presumably the rationale is that these properties are not a major part of the business, and it is easier to have management centrally located than on-site.

This type of organizational structure is typically utilized for firms that have a single business, and a narrow geographic scope. All of the functions can work closely together when they are in a central location. The company's units have a higher degree of cohesion, and there…...

Resolution often needs to be imposed from above.
A third type of communication problem at firms operating a matrix structure is that of corporate culture clash. In the case of Spectrum, the regional head office may wish to impose upon the different product functions the head office corporate culture. Each of the functional firms, however, may have its own culture and may find that it benefits from certain cultural differences. These differences, however, can cause communication problems and discord.

ithin the multidivisional structure, one type of communication that can occur is that the company only shares some types of information well, but not others. hen Apple reorganized into a multidivisional structure, some groups communicated very well, but ultimately the results did not generate any congruencies or economies of scale advantages -- the wrong people were communicating about the wrong things (Grant, 2002).

Another form of communication problem that can occur with a…...

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Kerzner, H. (2009). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling and controlling. Wiley p. 109

Hoskisson, R. (2008). Strategic management -- concepts and cases: Competitiveness and Globalization. Cengage, p. 318

Grant, R. (2002). Contemporary strategy analysis: Concepts, techniques, applications. Wiley. p.207

Organization Structure
ROWE Model

With each organization looking for the most efficient ways of getting work done, there has a risen a necessity to try out several modes of operation that would enable the intended results in an organization to be realized. This was one of the driving forces that prompted Best Buy to change their mode of operation to the ROWE model.

The other very significant reason behind the ROWE model is the employee burnout that is experienced by the majority of the people who are stuck to their desks from morning straight to evening with very short breaks in the name of working from the office. This results into loss of balance between the work-life aspects.

It is also significant to note that the employees looked at the clock system as one full of dogma with the bosses requiring them to be physically present at all the working hours, some were even…...

They might have a different structure at higher levels where more innovation and creativity is required, but at the lower levels everything is based on a machine-like system -- that system is what the franchisees pay for.
Another type of organization is the professional bureaucracy. This type of organization also has a high level of bureaucracy to its nature, but differs from the machine bureaucracy in that there is also a high degree of specialization. Organizations that rely on knowledge workers often have this strategy. While there are a lot of rules and procedures, the actual output is produced by highly-trained professionals, not unskilled labor. An example of this type of organization is a hospital or university (Mantkelow, 2014).

For any given company, there might be differences in the optimal structure. Many industries will gravitate to one structure over the others because it best suits firms in that business. Other structures…...

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Davoren, J. (2014). Functional structure organization strengths & weaknesses. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 25, 2014 from  http://smallbusiness.chron.com/functional-structure-organization-strength-weakness-60111.html 

Mantkelow, J. (2014). Mintzberg's organizational configurations. MindTools. Retrieved April 25, 2014 from  http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_54.htm

They do this by supporting the different functions and subgeographic groups such as those outlined in Exhibit C. Exhibit B. illustrates the role that each of the different functions plays - they are on a par with Ground Operations in the structure, but perform a staff function.
c. The organizational design at FedEx best serves the company's needs. Despite the company having operations around the world, there is little need for matrix structure. There are several reasons for this. One is that the company's core Express operation requires close coordination globally. The company presents a face to the consumer that is united globally, a function of the global nature of the service. Therefore, it is logical that each operating company be run from one head office, with operations managed at the regional level, because all areas must be working closely together within a given operating company.

Another reason is that most…...

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Some corporate information from Reuters. Retrieved December 16, 2008 at  http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyProfile?symbol=FDX.N 

2008 FedEx Annual Report. Retrieved December 16, 2008 at http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/FDX/491475030x0x223284/b51e2e11-6edc-44a3-bcad-e5379c70a765/FedEx08ar.pdf

As more organizations begin to realize there are new and innovative ways to involve everyone in the process, then more organizations will see the benefits of changing the way people report to one another, and how they solve problems. Removing the layers of management and hierarchy create more open communication, and remove the fear many staff feel when discussing new ideas and innovations. Having many people "in charge" in an organization may work for some people, but for most it stifles their creativity and need for challenge and growth. I reject the type of management that cannot learn from everyone on staff, and look forward to a time when organizations have the capacity to learn from within, as well as from the outside. I think that will be a new and better day for American business....

This conflict over change is actually very productive as it forces innovation into cultures (Flanagan, unde, 2009). The bottom line is that organizational structures can be changed, and it often takes a CEO to bring lasting and significant innovation to their company as they lead. From being more customer-centered (Peterson, Anand, 2004) to embracing the need for greater innovation (Tellis, Prabhu, Chandy, 2009) organizational structures can change as the underlying cultures do. It takes exceptional effort however and often an external set of circumstances to force change over time.
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Tim Flanagan, Craig unde. (2009). How teams can capitalize on conflict. Strategy & Leadership, 37(1), 20-22. etrieved January 27, 2009, from ABI/INFOM Global database. (Document ID: 1626513761).

ichard a Peterson, N Anand. (2004). The PODUCTION of CULTUE PESPECTIVE. Annual eview of Sociology, 30, 311-334. etrieved January 27, 2009, from ABI/INFOM Global database. (Document ID: 691462791).

Gerard J. Tellis, Jaideep C. Prabhu, ajesh K.…...

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Tim Flanagan, Craig Runde. (2009). How teams can capitalize on conflict. Strategy & Leadership, 37(1), 20-22. Retrieved January 27, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1626513761).

Richard a Peterson, N Anand. (2004). The PRODUCTION of CULTURE PERSPECTIVE. Annual Review of Sociology, 30, 311-334. Retrieved January 27, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 691462791).

Gerard J. Tellis, Jaideep C. Prabhu, Rajesh K. Chandy. (2009). Radical Innovation Across Nations: The Preeminence of Corporate Culture. Journal of Marketing, 73(1), 3. Retrieved January 27, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1611531261).

business organizations and environment facilitates a complex flow of information through each segment of the business corporation. It is therefore advocated that efficient and timely management of information is the backbone of all business organizations. So for the sake of acquaintance of effective information management of business records the organizations are now taking more technological approaches rather than manual ones. For that many organization have installed business software than offer customizable tools for different business and even various departments of the same organization. These customizable features have offered a great deal of satisfaction to the entrepreneurs and cooperation who basically seek for authenticity and accuracy.
Role of Information Technology in Business Organizations and Its Structure

Introduction

As a matter of fact information technology is the core determinant of the contemporary organizations. The business landscape has been exposed to a wide variety of information management tools that offers instant solutions to complex business…...

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TEAMSTES
THE INTENATIONAL BOTHEHOOD OF THE TEAMSTES

Administration and membership of the Teamsters Union and its Organization

The Teamsters Union refers to one of the biggest labor unions across the world. It contributes significantly to the revenues realized by the U.S. The union has a unique structure that facilitates the effective running and management of organizational activities. The president leads the union who plays the responsibility of overseeing all the organizational activities and making decisions that influence the performance of the union and its ability to provide its services to its global consumers. The general secretary, international vice presidents, and international trustees play the responsibility of providing the required support to the president and implementation of the planned organizational activities (DeLancey, 2003). The Teamsters employ the use of top-down organizational structure to ensure effective communication and creation of order in the execution of organizational activities. The top-down organizational structure ensures that the organizational…...

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DeLancey M. (2003).100 years of Teamsters history: a strong legacy, a powerful future. United States: DeLancey.

Jacobs, J.B., & Cooperman, K.T. (2011). Breaking the devil's pact the battle to free the Teamsters from the mob. New York: New York University Press.

Search Results. (n.d.). Teamsters. Retrieved August 19, 2014, from  

Large amounts of employees cannot be easily dealt with by one, or sometimes even a few, corporate officers, as the Nucor example makes clear. Corporate officers often can make better use of their time in other ways. If a company begins with a large number of employees, simple structure may not be the answer for them. Similarly, if employees in plants are large distances from the corporate headquarters, or the company has a variety of plants, a separate structure must be adopted for each plant in order to best deal with the problems that arise there. Relying on a single CEO or small group of officers in this case may lengthen reaction times and end up in financial or literal disaster for companies. Finally, a complex structure encourages a great deal of respect while a simple structure can be interpreted as loose and informal, with every day workers appealing…...

Organizational EffectivenessOrganizational structures can vary widely, but they can generally be classified as either bureaucratic or agile. A bureaucratic organization is characterized by a hierarchical structure, centralized authority, and formal rules and procedures. In contrast, an agile organization is characterized by a flat structure, decentralized authority, and informal rules and procedures. There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of organizations. Bureaucratic organizations are typically more efficient and better able to control costs. However, they can be inflexible and slow to respond to change. Agile organizations, on the other hand, are typically more adaptable and responsive to change (Mergel et al., 2021). However, they can be less efficient and may have difficulty controlling costs. The type of organization that is best suited to a particular situation will depend on the specific needs of the organization.The term bureaucracy often has negative connotations, but there are many successful organizations that use a…...

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ReferencesMergel, I., Ganapati, S., & Whitford, A. B. (2021). Agile: A new way of governing. Public Administration Review, 81(1), 161-165.

Lens One: Structural Theories
Organizational structure refers to how work activities or tasks are divided, and how relationships are established and maintained (Corlett, n.d.). Bureaucratic organizations are structured formally and may result in a pyramidal shape with the bulk of employees at the bottom with the least amount of decision-making power (Corlett, n.d.). The bureaucratic organization can also take on the image of a machine (Morgan, 1998). Morgan (1998) adds that structural theories offer precision in the design and implementation of organizational details. For example, the work of teachers is highly formalized down to the details of lesson plans and the measurable outcomes in terms of test scores. A core goal of a mechanistic, bureaucratic organization is predictability. The machine image also demonstrates the ways an organization emphasizes speed, clarity, and efficiency. Structural theories illustrate how educators participate in chains of command, and there are legal and contractual bases of…...

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Barnett, M.N. & Finnemore, M. (1999). The politics, power, and pathologies of international organizations. International Organizations 53(4): 699-732.

Boyne, G.A. & Meier, K.J. (2009). Environmental turbulence, organizational stability, and public service performance. Administration and Society 40(8): 799-824.

Corlett, J. (n.d.). Systems theory applied to organizations. Retrieved online:  http://warrington.ufl.edu/centers/purc/purcdocs/papers/0018_corlett_systems_theory_applied.pdf 

Kramer, R.M. & Neale, M.A. (1998). Power and influence in organizations. Stanford Business. Retrieved online:  https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/books/power-influence-organizations

Bound by the Structure
Organizational structure dictates the chain of command, lines of authority, reporting systems, decision making processes, work allocation, roles and responsibilities, as well as manager/supervisor-subordinate relationships (Aquinas, 2008). Eloise initially worked for a small, family-owned events planning company where she had the freedom to be involved in virtually all aspects of the business and participate in decision making. This suggests a decentralized or flat organizational structure. A decentralized organizational structure is characterized by little or no hierarchies (Aquinas, 2008). There is little distance between supervisors and their subordinates as well as inclusive or participative decision making. In a decentralized organizational structure, employees are not just expected to take orders and instructions -- they can also provide their ideas and perspectives, thereby encouraging an atmosphere of innovation and creativity.

The organizational structure at Eloise's first job differs from that of Events Are Us. While the former is characterized by a…...

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Aquinas, P. (2008). Organization structure and design: applications and challenges. New Delhi: Excel Books.

Burton, R., Obel, B., & DeSanctis, G. (2011). Organizational Design: a step-by-step approach. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Organizational Chart
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is an airport that serves Dallas-Fort Worth in Texas and acts as the largest center for American Airlines. American Airlines utilizes this airport as its largest hub because it's headquartered near it. Dallas-Fort Worth Airport's operations are supported by a suitable organizational structure that is based on a comprehensive leadership structure as shown in the organizational chart below

The information about the airport's organizational structure or chart was obtained from its website, which is easy to find through Google Search Engine. Before considering other measures like phone calls or emails, I conducted a search on the airport's website that provided the organizational chart.

Type of Job

As shown in the organizational chart, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has numerous job positions that help contribute towards effective operations. These various positions vary from managerial responsibilities to staff responsibilities. The airport thrives on providing a suitable work environment for a…...