ADM 3573 Organization Design and Theory Reading Outline Test #1 (if section of text is not mentioned you will not be tested on it) Chapter #1 What is an Organization? -Definition -Types of Organizations -Importance of Organizations Dimensions of Organization Design -Structural Dimensions -Contextual Dimensions -Performance and Effectiveness Outcomes – know contingency approach Chapter #2 The Role of Strategic Directions in Organization Organizational Purpose -Mission -Operative Goals -Importance of Goals Framework for Selecting Strategy and Design -Porter’s Competitive Strategies -Miles and Snow Typology -How Strategies Affect Organization Design -Other Factors Affecting Organization Design E.Lynch