Organizational Structure Assignment
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This assignment is to be completed in your assigned group (see below)
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Contact an organization and set up a meeting with someone to speak to them
about their organizational structure. While you’re there, you must obtain a diagram
of their organizational structure. If they do not have one, you must get enough
information to generate one yourself.
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Present your findings in a PowerPoint/Impress presentation. Explain the
following:
effectiveness of structure
hierarchy of authority
formal and informal groups within the structure and their effect on the
organization
span of control
how effectively members of the organization communicate with each other
how effective managers are at delegating authority
corporate culture and how it is affected by the current organizational structure
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At the end of the presentation, include a section for your own analysis and
areas for possible improvement. Be sure to give rationale for your suggestions. If
you think it cannot be improved upon, explain what features make it so perfect and
why.
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The organization you choose can be a for-profit or non-profit organization.
There can be no doubles, so sign up for organizations will be on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Team 5
Team 6
Team 7
Kristjan
Jake
Debra
Troy
Anna
Lauren
Shane
Ryan
Kyle
Brittany
Chris
Rachel
Chris
Zak
Kayla
James
Elizabeth
Jaison
Emma
Melissa
Allie
Chad/Anthony
Serina/Carly
Travis/Sarah
Wade
Kelsey/Sara
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CHECKLIST
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Obtain or create organizational chart
Report on:
effectiveness of structure
hierarchy of authority
formal and informal groups and their effect
span of control
communication
delegation of authority
corporate culture and how structure affects it
Analysis and Rationale
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Rubric
Criteria
Student
Coaching
Rubric
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding
I demonstrate a
solid
understanding of
the company and
its structure, and
have covered all
required areas
My analysis of
the company is
sound and my
recommendations
are insightful
Demonstrates
little
understanding
of the
company
Demonstrates
some
understanding
of the
company
Demonstrates
considerable
understanding
of the
company
Demonstrates
thorough
understanding
of the
company
20%
Analysis is
incomplete,
recommendations not
included
Analysis
lacks
development,
recommendations
adequate
Analysis is
good,
recommendations logical
and thorough
20%
My presentation
is well organized
and well
presented
Poorly
organized
presentation,
too much
reading off
notes,
minimal eye
contact
Adequate
presentation,
some reading
off notes,
some eye
contact
Well
organized
presentation,
minimal
reading off
notes, good
eye contact
Superior and
insightful
analysis,
recommendations well
explained and
logical
Professional
presentation,
creatively
executed,
with minimal
use of notes
and
consistent eye
contact
I have done my
share of the
work, and my
group has
adhered to the
timelines of the
project
Minimal
share of
work, does
not meet
timelines
Adequate
share of
work,
A few days
late
Good share of
work, not
ready on first
day
More than
fair share of
workload,
ready to go
on first day
30%
Thinking and
Inquiry
Communication
30%
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Application
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