Chp 13 Flashcards
(17 cards)
How should company structure relate to strategy?
a) Structure should follow and support strategy
What structure fits cost leadership and control strategies?
b) Direct supervision
What structure fits differentiation and flexibility strategies?
b) Greater mutual adjustment
What are the three key organizational components?
a) Core, techno structure, staff support
What is the ‘core’ of an organization?
b) Groups directly responsible for competitive advantages
What is a simple structure?
b) Rapid response, dependent on a responsive leader
What is a functional structure?
b) Groups by functional areas of expertise
What is a multidivisional (M-form) structure?
a) Independent divisions within an overall company
What is a matrix structure?
b) Dual reporting line, with both functional and divisional homes
What is an adhocracy or helix structure?
b) Little formal structure, focused on creativity and projects
What is mutual adjustment as a coordination mechanism?
b) Individuals adjust their behavior to conditions
What is standardization of work process?
a) Focus on prescribed guidelines
What is standardization of work skills?
a) Using external professional criteria
What is standardization of work output?
a) Focus on outputs where processes can’t be standardized
What is direct supervision?
b) Every employee is directly supervised by another individual
What should a company’s structure facilitate?
a) Value creation and opportunity recognition
When is a matrix structure most useful?
a) When managing multiple product lines across functions
