Chapter 6. Changes in the external environment or in organizational strategies often lead to changes in the organizational structure

CHANGING STRUCTURE

Changes in the external environment or in organizational strategies often lead to changes in the organizational structure. Because an organization’s structureis defined by how work gets don and who does it, managers can alter one or both of these structural components.

CHANGING TECHNOLOGY
Manager can also change the technology used to convert inputs into outputs. Most early management studies dealt with changing technology.

CHANGING PEOPLE

Changing people involves changing attitudes, expectations, perception,and behaviors, sth that’s not easy to do Organizational development (OD) is the term used to describe change methods that focus on people and the nature and quantity interpersonal work relationships.

2)?

Organizational development techniques

It’s include:

· Sensitivity training

· Team building

· Survey Feedback

· Process consullation

· Intergroup development

Each seeks to bring about changes in the organization’s people and make them work together better.

4) Technique Why?

Education and Communication Clear up misunderstandings

Participation Increase involvement and acceptance

Facilation and support Can facilate needed adjustment

Negotiation Can “buy” commitment

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