Leadership

* Study Question 1: What is organizing as a management function? * Organizing and organization structure * Organizing * The process of arranging people and other resources to work together to accomplish a goal. * Organization structure * The system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together diverse individuals and groups. * Figure 10.1 Organizing viewed in relationship with the other management functions. * Study Question 1: What is organizing as a management function? * Formal structures * The structure of the organization in its official state. * An organization chart is a diagram describing reporting relationships and the formal arrangement of work positions within an organization. * An organization chart identifies the following aspects of formal structure: * The division of work. * Supervisory relationships. * Communication channels. * Major subunits. * Levels of management. * Study Question 1: What is organizing as a management function? * Informal structures * A “shadow” organization made up of the unofficial, but often critical, working relationships between organization members. * Potential advantages of informal structures: * Helping people accomplish their work. * Overcoming limits of formal structure. * Gaining access to interpersonal networks. * Informal learning. * Study Question 1: What is organizing as a management function? * Informal structures (cont.) * Potential disadvantages of informal structures: * May work against best interests of entire organization. * Susceptibility to rumor. * May carry inaccurate information. * May breed resistance to change. * Diversion of work efforts from important objectives. * Feeling of alienation by