Organisation Structure By Devpriya Dey

ORG STRUCTURE - Framework of the organisation highlighting the hierarchy/reporting structure ORG CHART - A diagram representing the connections between the various departments

Departmentalization: The basis on which jobs are grouped together i Departmentalization: The basis on which jobs are grouped together i.e Function, Product, Territories and Process. Work Specialization: The degree to which tasks are sub-divided into separate jobs in an org Formalization: Set of standard rules and regulations is fixed within which the employees are operate

Bureaucracy: (MAX WEBER) An org structure with Highly Routine Operating tasks, Very Formalize Rules & Regulations, Centralize Authority, Narrow Span of control & Decision-making that follows chain of command. Span of Control: The number of subordinates that a manager can efficiently direct & manage Chain of Command/ Scalar Chain: Displays the line of authority from top to bottom & clarifies who reports to whom Authority: The rights of a managerial position to give order & to expect the orders to be obeyed

Esprit de corps: harmony, cohesion among employees Unity Of Command: A subordinate should have only one superior to whom he or she is directly reporting Centralized: Decision-making is concentrated to a single position in the organisation Matrix Structure: Cross-functional coordination, Dual Chain of Command

What Determines Organizational Structure? To what degree are tasks subdivided into separate jobs? On what basis will jobs be grouped together? To whom do individuals and groups report? How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? Where does decision-making authority lie? To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers?

Key Design Questions and Answers for Designing the Proper Organization Structure