BCOR 370 EXAM 2 WVU B.
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Organizational structure - Answer: framework of jobs and departments that directs the
behavior of individuals and groups toward achieving the organizations objectives
Work specialization - Answer: subdivision of tasks into individual jobs
Span of control - Answer: the number of people that a manger manages
Centralized authority - Answer: The power is at the top of the organization
Decentralized authority - Answer: the power is at the bottom of the organization
Delegating Authority - Answer: if you delegate responsibility you have to delegate the
proper authority to allow the person to do what they need to do
Organizing - Answer: process of structuring both human and physical resources to
accomplish organizational objectives
Organic organization - Answer: collaborative
Adaptable duties
Few roles
Informal communication
Decentralized decision making
Flatter more horizontal structures
Mechanistic organization - Answer: rigid hierarchical relationships
Fixed duties
Many roles
Formalized communication
Channels
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, Centralized decision authority
Taller structures
Chain of command - Answer: a predefined structural order of authority that determines
how decisions are made and communicated
Departmentalization - Answer: A design structure that groups together processes and
jobs based on functions, products, or customers.
Can be grouped by
Product
Customer
Function
Matrix structure - Answer: an organization that facilitates horizontal integration and
collaboration. It combines functional and divisional and encourages the sharing of
information
Organizational culture - Answer: A collection of beliefs that individuals and groups share
to help their organization respond to environmental forces and changes.
Learning about culture - Answer: -dress
-stories
-rituals
-language
-symbols
3 stages of change - Answer: 1. Unfreezing
2. Changing
3. Refreezing
Sources of resistance to change - Answer: -costs
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Perfect Prep for Every Paper | Precision in Every Answer!
Organizational structure - Answer: framework of jobs and departments that directs the
behavior of individuals and groups toward achieving the organizations objectives
Work specialization - Answer: subdivision of tasks into individual jobs
Span of control - Answer: the number of people that a manger manages
Centralized authority - Answer: The power is at the top of the organization
Decentralized authority - Answer: the power is at the bottom of the organization
Delegating Authority - Answer: if you delegate responsibility you have to delegate the
proper authority to allow the person to do what they need to do
Organizing - Answer: process of structuring both human and physical resources to
accomplish organizational objectives
Organic organization - Answer: collaborative
Adaptable duties
Few roles
Informal communication
Decentralized decision making
Flatter more horizontal structures
Mechanistic organization - Answer: rigid hierarchical relationships
Fixed duties
Many roles
Formalized communication
Channels
1
APPHIA - Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
, Centralized decision authority
Taller structures
Chain of command - Answer: a predefined structural order of authority that determines
how decisions are made and communicated
Departmentalization - Answer: A design structure that groups together processes and
jobs based on functions, products, or customers.
Can be grouped by
Product
Customer
Function
Matrix structure - Answer: an organization that facilitates horizontal integration and
collaboration. It combines functional and divisional and encourages the sharing of
information
Organizational culture - Answer: A collection of beliefs that individuals and groups share
to help their organization respond to environmental forces and changes.
Learning about culture - Answer: -dress
-stories
-rituals
-language
-symbols
3 stages of change - Answer: 1. Unfreezing
2. Changing
3. Refreezing
Sources of resistance to change - Answer: -costs
2
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