Chapter 11 - Managing Organization Design

Questions 1 : Describe the three forms of core technology. Tell about the differences in organizational structure that occur in the firms with each of the three types.

Questions 2: list the changes that occur as an organization ages over time. Are the lists the same? Explain any difference you find.

Questions 3: Describe the basic forms of organization Design. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Questions 4: compare and contrast the matrix organization and the term organization telling about any similarities and differences.

An Analysis question:

The business world today is increasing complex and variable, in virtually every country and industry. Thus organizations must become more organic. What are some of the outcomes that companies will experience as they become more organic and less mechanistic? Be sure to include both positive and negative outcomes.