Organizational Design, Strategy, and Culture: Key
Concepts for Business Effectiveness
Mechanistic designs - (ANSWERS)Focus on efficiency with rigid structures.
Organic designs - (ANSWERS)Promote adaptability and collaboration.
Environmental complexity - (ANSWERS)The number and diversity of external
elements.
Buffering - (ANSWERS)An adaptation approach involving protecting core
operations from environmental disruptions.
Resource dependence theory - (ANSWERS)Establishing interorganizational
linkages is a strategy to minimize vulnerabilities through alliances or ownership.
Hybrid organization - (ANSWERS)Pursuing both profit and social missions in one
entity.
Triple bottom line - (ANSWERS)A CSR approach that balances people, planet, and
profit.
Structure follows strategy - (ANSWERS)Organizational design should adapt to
support the chosen strategy.
Porter's differentiation focus strategy - (ANSWERS)Targets narrow markets with
unique features.
Resource-based approach to effectiveness - (ANSWERS)Focuses on securing and
managing inputs like resources.
Formal reporting relationships - (ANSWERS)One of the three key components of
organizational structure.
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Concepts for Business Effectiveness
Mechanistic designs - (ANSWERS)Focus on efficiency with rigid structures.
Organic designs - (ANSWERS)Promote adaptability and collaboration.
Environmental complexity - (ANSWERS)The number and diversity of external
elements.
Buffering - (ANSWERS)An adaptation approach involving protecting core
operations from environmental disruptions.
Resource dependence theory - (ANSWERS)Establishing interorganizational
linkages is a strategy to minimize vulnerabilities through alliances or ownership.
Hybrid organization - (ANSWERS)Pursuing both profit and social missions in one
entity.
Triple bottom line - (ANSWERS)A CSR approach that balances people, planet, and
profit.
Structure follows strategy - (ANSWERS)Organizational design should adapt to
support the chosen strategy.
Porter's differentiation focus strategy - (ANSWERS)Targets narrow markets with
unique features.
Resource-based approach to effectiveness - (ANSWERS)Focuses on securing and
managing inputs like resources.
Formal reporting relationships - (ANSWERS)One of the three key components of
organizational structure.
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