Training Objective

How should companies organize and design themselves into separate units so that they are most effective? The Learning Objectives are given hereunder

• Define Organizational Structure
• Distinguish between Five aspects of Organizational Structure that are represented in an Organizational Chart
• Distinguish between Functional Organization, Product Organization & Matrix Organizations
• Define Organizational Design
• Distinguish between Classical & New Classical Approaches to Organization Design
• Describe the Contingency Approach to Organization Design
• Explain the differences between the Five Organizational Forms identified by Mintzberg
• Identify two different types of Organizational Design

Course Content

The entire course is divided into 5 lessons and the following topics has been discussed

• Introduction to Designing Effective Organization – Introduction – What do you mean by Structural Dimensions of an Organization- Span of Control – Line vs. Staff Positions – Comparing Span of Control in Organizational Charts- What is Decentralization – Some Examples

• Different Types of Organization – Tall & Flat Organization – Functional Organizations – Product Organizations – Matrix Organizations –Horizontal Organizations

• Organization Design – Combining the Structural Elements of Organization – A Historical Approach-  Classical & Neo Classical Approaches -The one Best Design ,
  • Contingency Approach – The design based on Environmental Conditions – Mechanistic Design – Organic Design – Differences between them
• Mintzberg’s Frameworks –What does Mintzberg Say – The Five Basic Elements – Mintzbergs Organization Designs – Simple Structure – Machine Bureaucracy – Professional Bureaucracy – Divisionalised Structure – Adhocracy
• Interorganizational Designs – What are Interorganizational Designs – What are Conglomerates – Reasons for formation – What are Strategic Alliances – A continuum of Interorganizational Relationships – Mutual Service Consortia – Value Chain Partnerships – Joint Ventures – Disadvantages of Interorganizational Designs

Target Audience

• Business Professionals, Junior Management, Middle Management Executives of Corporates, HR Professionals, Organizational Development Consultants
• Students – Management, Engineering, General
• Anyone who wants to know more about Organization Design and how to design Effective Organizations

Pedagogy

• PowerPoint Presentation – Audio & Video
• Real-life Case Studies with Examples

Language of Delivery: English & Hindi

Duration of Course: 2 hours

Evaluation of Training: Quiz