Name__________________________________
Business Management
The Functions of Management: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, & Controlling
*We will research & discuss all of these topics over the next few weeks
UNIT 5 ORGANIZING SKILLS (Part I Ch. 12 & 13)
Chapter 12 “Organizing and Work”
Chapter 13 “Organizational Structure”
CHAPTER 12
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS OR ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Section 12.1:
OrganizationAuthorityChain of CommandDivision of LaborJob RotationJob ScopeJob DepthFIGURE 12-2 Characteristics of Highly Effective Organizations (List first 5)
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DecentralizationAdvantagesDisadvantages-
Section 12.2:
Delegate-
Responsibility-
Subordinate-
Unity of Command-
Span of Management-
AccountabilityTake a look at Figure 12-3 on pg 289. After reading through the comparisons of Traditional vs
Team managers, give your own analysis of the differences and what you see as the benefits of
this newer style of management.
Why is delegating important to the success of an organization? (fully explain your answer)
INTERNET RESEARCH “ORGANIZATIONS”
The US Armed Forces are famous for implementing a structured chain of command. Explain
why the “chain of command” is essential for the Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines. Research this
online.
Chapter 13 “ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE”
13.1 “Understanding how Organizational Structures work”
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE IS USED TO HELP COMPANIES DEFINE AND COORDINATE
ACTIVITIES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE (the responsibility of people and jobs).
Organizational Chart-
Types of Organizational Structures ( Define the 4 structures-see diagrams of each)
1. Line StructureLine Functions-
2. Line and Staff StructureStaff Functions-
3. Matrix Structure-
4. Team Structure-
What is the difference between Flat Structure and Tall Structure?
13.2 “Creating an Organizational Structure”
Factors Affecting Organizational Structures:
Size:
STAGE 1: Growth through _________________________
STAGE 2: Growth through _________________________
STAGE 3: Growth through__________________________
Organizing Departments by Work Functions (List & DEFINE 4 major Departments):
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Understanding the Role of Company Leadership:
Committee-
Guidelines-
Chief Executive Officer-
Job Responsibilities (list 4)-
Board of Directors-
INTERNET RESEARCH (FAMOUS CEO’s)
Find the CEO of the following companies and research information on that person. Provide
brief details about their background, experience, and leadership style (refer to Figure 12-3):
1. MICROSOFT - CEO__________________________________
2. NIKE- CEO______________________________________
3. GOOGLE- CEO_____________________________________
4. AT&T- CEO______________________________________
MARK CUBAN- Owner of the Dallas Mavericks
What companies has he been the CEO or President of (List 3-Past or Present)?
What characteristics do you believe have contributed to his success?