MBAM-101: Management Principles and Organization Behaviour – Unit 6
Objectives: appreciate the basic elements of an Grganisation structure; differentiate between fumal and informal organisation structures; explain various factors impinging upon the design of an organisation;evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of organisational structures; and understand the issues involved in designing a service organisation.
Materials:
The relevant material is available here.
Questions:
- List the various official means of communicating information in your organisation. How effective are these in integrating the various departments and different levels of management’? Can you think of some more such means of communication which your organisation can adopt?
- What is the basis of differentiation of tasks and activities in your organisation? On the basis of the above discussion, can you suggest three definite improvements in the organisation structure which would enhance its effectiveness?
- List all the informal organisations in which you regularly p.articipate. What are the activities undertaken by these informal organisations?