Case Study: Organizational Structures

Organizational structure is the method by which work flows through an organization. It allows groups to work together within their individual functions to manage tasks. Traditional organizational structures tend to be more formalizedwith employees grouped by function (such as finance or operations), region or product line. Less traditional structures are more loosely woven and flexible, with the ability to respond quickly to changing business environments.

Organizational structures have evolved since the 1800s. In the Industrial Revolution, individuals were organized to add parts to the manufacture of the product moving down the assembly line. Frederick Taylor's scientific management theory optimized the way tasks were performed, so workers performed only one task in the most efficient way. In the 20th century, General Motors pioneered a revolutionary organizational design in which each major division made its own cars.

Today, organizational structures are changing swiftlyfrom virtual organizations to other flexible structures. As companies continue to evolve and increase their global presence, future organizations may embody a fluid, free-forming organization, member ownership and an entrepreneurial approach among all members.

Source: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/understandingorganizationalstructures.aspx

Instruction:

1. Analyze FIVE (5) elements of developing dynamic organizational structure. Support your arguments with journal articles findings since 2017.

(30-mark)

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the different types of organization structures in the VUCA environment. Support your arguments with journal articles findings since 2019.

(30-mark)

3. Critique & conceptualize future organization structure that is suitable for an organization to be successful in the global environment.

(40-mark)