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Organizational Structure‬
‭Definition:‬
‭ rganizational structure is the formal and informal system that‬
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‭determines:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭How tasks and responsibilities are divided‬‭among‬
‭employees.‬
‭•‬ ‭Who reports to whom‬‭(hierarchical relationships).‬
‭•‬ ‭How communication flows‬‭within the organization.‬
‭The structure is essential for achieving organizational goals efficiently.‬

‭Types of Organizational Structures:‬

‭1.‬ ‭Formal Structure‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭A predefined system of roles, responsibilities, and‬
‭authority established by the organization.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Documented in organizational charts, policies, and‬
‭procedures.‬
‭•‬ ‭Characteristics‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Clearly defined job roles and responsibilities.‬
‭•‬ ‭Strict hierarchy and communication channels.‬
‭•‬ ‭Advantages‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Stability and coordination of activities.‬
‭•‬ ‭Eliminates confusion in roles.‬
 ‭•‬ ‭Disadvantages‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Can lack flexibility in adapting to change.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A multinational company like Google, where‬
‭every role (e.g., software engineer, product manager) has‬
‭clear responsibilities.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Informal Structure‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Spontaneous relationships and communication‬
‭patterns within an organization.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Based on personal connections, mutual trust, or‬
‭shared interests.‬
‭•‬ ‭Characteristics‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭No official hierarchy.‬
‭•‬ ‭Relies on social bonds and informal leaders.‬
‭•‬ ‭Advantages‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Fosters creativity and teamwork.‬
‭•‬ ‭Solves issues quickly when formal systems lag.‬
‭•‬ ‭Disadvantages‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Potential for favoritism and lack of accountability.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Employees creating a mentorship group without‬
‭management involvement.‬

‭Key Elements of Organizational Structure:‬

‭1.‬ ‭Hierarchy‬‭:‬
 ‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭A vertical system of authority and reporting‬
‭relationships.‬
‭•‬ ‭Advantages‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Ensures clarity in decision-making and accountability.‬
‭•‬ ‭Avoids confusion in responsibilities.‬
‭•‬ ‭Disadvantages‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Can lead to communication delays in large‬
‭organizations.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A military chain of command with Generals,‬
‭Colonels, Captains, and Soldiers.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Departmentalization‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Grouping people or tasks based on functions,‬
‭products, regions, or customer segments.‬
‭•‬ ‭Types‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Functional: HR, Marketing, Finance teams.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Product-based: Electronics vs. Home Appliances‬
‭teams.‬
‭•‬ ‭Regional: North America vs. Europe teams.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Amazon has teams for Prime Video, AWS, and‬
‭e-commerce.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Span of Control‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
 •‭ ‬ ‭The number of employees directly supervised by a‬
‭manager.‬
‭•‬ ‭Advantages‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Narrow span: More control, better supervision.‬
‭•‬ ‭Wide span: Cost-effective, encourages autonomy.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A small retail shop owner managing three‬
‭employees vs. a factory supervisor overseeing 100 workers.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Centralization vs. Decentralization‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Centralization‬‭: Decisions made at the top level.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Corporate policies for franchises like‬
‭McDonald’s.‬
‭•‬ ‭Decentralization‬‭: Decisions spread to lower levels.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Local store managers deciding product‬
‭displays.‬
‭5.‬ ‭Formalization‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Extent to which an organization relies on rules,‬
‭procedures, and documentation.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Airlines with strict safety manuals for pilots.‬

‭Types of Organizations:‬
‭1.‬ ‭Mechanistic Organizations‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Characteristics‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Rigid, hierarchical, with strict procedures.‬
 ‭•‬ ‭Best for stable environments.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Automobile manufacturing plants focusing on‬
‭efficiency.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Organic Organizations‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Characteristics‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Flexible, team-based, encourages innovation.‬
‭•‬ ‭Best for dynamic markets.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Startups like SpaceX, which adapt quickly to‬
‭challenges.‬

‭Factors Influencing Structure:‬

‭ .‬ ‭Strategy‬‭: Determines whether efficiency (mechanistic) or‬
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‭flexibility (organic) is needed.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Cost-efficiency strategies suit mechanistic‬
‭setups like Walmart’s supply chain.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Size‬‭: Larger firms need formalized hierarchies; smaller‬
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‭firms prefer flat structures.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Startups often have all employees reporting to‬
‭the CEO.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Technology‬‭: Routine technology suits mechanistic models;‬
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‭innovative work needs organic structures.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Factories use mechanistic systems; R&D labs‬
‭use organic.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Environment‬‭: Stability favors rigid structures; uncertainty‬
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‭demands adaptability.‬
 •‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: E-commerce companies adapting to sudden‬
‭market trends.‬

‭2. Planning‬
‭Definition:‬
‭ lanning is the process of setting goals, determining actions to‬
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‭achieve them, and allocating resources effectively. It provides‬
‭direction and helps anticipate risks.‬

‭Types of Planning:‬
‭1.‬ ‭Strategic Planning‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Long-term planning done by top management.‬
‭•‬ ‭Key Activities‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Defining mission and vision.‬
‭•‬ ‭Conducting SWOT analysis.‬
‭•‬ ‭Setting 5–10-year goals.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Microsoft planning to expand AI technologies‬
‭globally.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Tactical Planning‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Medium-term plans that break down strategic goals‬
‭into specific actions.‬
‭•‬ ‭Key Activities‬‭:‬
 •‭ ‬ ‭Assigning resources, setting deadlines, and‬
‭monitoring progress.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A car company launching a marketing campaign‬
‭for a new model.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Operational Planning‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Day-to-day planning focused on specific tasks.‬
‭•‬ ‭Key Activities‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Scheduling shifts, managing inventory, and training‬
‭staff.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A restaurant managing daily staff schedules and‬
‭supplies.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Contingency Planning‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭What it is‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Preparing for unexpected events like crises or‬
‭emergencies.‬
‭•‬ ‭Key Activities‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Risk assessment, crisis response plans, and recovery‬
‭actions.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Backup plans for supply chain disruptions during‬
‭natural disasters.‬

‭3. Environmental Assessment‬

‭PESTLE Analysis:‬
 ‭1.‬ ‭Political‬‭: Impact of policies, laws, and regulations.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Brexit’s impact on UK businesses.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Economic‬‭: Trends like inflation, GDP, and unemployment.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Adjusting pricing strategies during recessions.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Sociocultural‬‭: Changes in demographics, lifestyle, and‬
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‭culture.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Veganism driving plant-based food innovation.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Technological‬‭: Innovations in processes or tools.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Automation transforming factories.‬
‭5.‬ ‭Legal‬‭: Compliance with laws and regulations.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: GDPR for online data privacy in Europe.‬
‭6.‬ ‭Environmental‬‭: Climate and sustainability considerations.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Companies adopting renewable energy.‬

‭Resource Allocation Techniques:‬

‭ .‬ ‭Time Series Analysis‬‭: Analyzing past data to predict‬
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‭future trends.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Retailers forecasting holiday sales.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Regression Models‬‭: Identifying relationships between‬
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‭factors.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Linking marketing budget to revenue growth.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Expert Judgment‬‭: Consulting experts when data is limited.‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: Economists advising on financial forecasts.‬
‭4. Human Resource Management (HRM)‬
‭What is HRM?‬
‭ uman Resource Management (HRM) is about managing employees‬
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‭in an organization to help them perform well and achieve company‬
‭goals. HRM includes hiring, training, evaluating, and taking care of‬
‭employees’ well-being.‬

‭Key Components of HRM‬

‭A. HR Planning‬

‭ R Planning ensures the organization has the right people with the‬
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‭right skills at the right time.‬
‭Steps‬‭:‬
‭1.‬ ‭Environmental Analysis‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Understand external factors (e.g., economy, technology)‬
‭and internal goals.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A company in a tech industry analyzes trends‬
‭like AI to plan for hiring AI specialists.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Assess Current Workforce‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Review employee skills, roles, and gaps.‬
‭•‬ ‭Tools: Job analysis, job descriptions, and job specifications.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A retail store identifies a need for more staff with‬
‭customer service skills.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Forecast Workforce Demand‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Predict the number and type of employees needed in the‬
‭future.‬
 •‭ ‬ ‭Use quantitative methods (e.g., statistics) or qualitative‬
‭methods (e.g., expert advice).‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A hospital planning to hire more nurses due to‬
‭population growth.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Gap Analysis‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Compare what the company has vs. what it needs.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A school finds it lacks science teachers for the‬
‭next academic year.‬
‭5.‬ ‭Develop HR Strategies‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Plan how to fill gaps (e.g., recruit, train, or restructure).‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Upskilling current employees to meet technology‬
‭demands.‬
‭B. Recruitment and Selection‬

•‭ ‬ ‭Recruitment‬‭: Attract candidates using advertisements, social‬

‭media, and referrals.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Selection‬‭: Choose the best candidate through tests, interviews,‬
‭and background checks.‬
‭Example‬‭:‬
‭ software company posts job ads on LinkedIn and evaluates‬
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‭candidates using coding challenges and panel interviews.‬
‭C. Training and Development‬

‭•‬ ‭Help employees improve their skills for better job performance.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Training a sales team on the latest customer‬
‭relationship software.‬
‭D. Performance Management‬

‭ .‬ ‭Set Goals‬‭: Create clear and measurable targets for‬

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‭employees.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Monitor Progress‬‭: Regularly review performance.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Provide Feedback‬‭: Discuss strengths and areas for‬
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‭improvement.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Rewards‬‭: Recognize achievements with promotions,‬
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‭bonuses, or appreciation.‬
‭Example‬‭:‬
‭ retail manager tracks employees’ sales targets and rewards the top‬
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‭performer monthly.‬
‭E. Employee Relations‬

‭•‬ ‭Foster a healthy work environment and resolve conflicts.‬

•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: An HR team organizing workshops to improve‬
‭communication between teams.‬

‭Benefits of HRM‬
‭•‬ ‭Increases employee satisfaction and productivity.‬
‭•‬ ‭Ensures the company has the right talent to succeed.‬

‭Drawbacks‬
‭•‬ ‭Time and cost-intensive (e.g., recruiting and training).‬

‭5. Leadership‬
‭What is Leadership?‬
‭ eadership is the ability to guide and inspire people to work toward a‬
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‭common goal.‬

‭Key Traits of Good Leaders‬

‭1.‬ ‭Vision‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭See the bigger picture and inspire others.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A CEO who develops a plan to make the‬
‭company a market leader in five years.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Communication‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Share ideas clearly and listen actively.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A project manager explaining a timeline and‬
‭gathering team input.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Emotional Intelligence‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Understand and manage emotions.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Supporting a stressed team member by‬
‭reassigning tasks.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Decision-Making‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Make thoughtful and quick decisions.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A leader choosing to pause a failing project to‬
‭save resources.‬
‭5.‬ ‭Adaptability and Resilience‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Stay calm and flexible during challenges.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Adjusting plans when a supply chain issue‬
‭arises.‬
‭6.‬ ‭Empowerment‬‭:‬
 ‭•‬ ‭Trust team members with responsibilities.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Assigning a junior employee to lead a small‬
‭project.‬

‭Leadership Theories‬
‭1.‬ ‭Trait Theory‬‭:‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Some people are born with leadership traits (e.g.,‬
‭confidence, intelligence).‬
‭2.‬ ‭Behavioral Theories‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Leadership is based on behaviors, not traits.‬
‭•‬ ‭Ohio State Study‬‭: Focuses on relationships and tasks.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Michigan Study‬‭: Differentiates between people-oriented‬
‭and task-oriented leaders.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Contingency Theories‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Leadership depends on the situation.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Situational Leadership‬‭: Adapt style based on team‬
‭maturity.‬
‭•‬ ‭Path-Goal Theory‬‭: Clear obstacles for team success.‬

‭Why Managers Should Be Leaders‬

‭•‬ ‭Inspire and motivate teams.‬
‭•‬ ‭Build trust and relationships.‬
‭•‬ ‭Drive innovation and creativity.‬
‭Example‬‭:‬
‭ manager who encourages team brainstorming to solve a problem‬
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‭fosters trust and innovation.‬

‭6. Motivation‬
‭What is Motivation?‬
‭ otivation is the internal or external drive that pushes people to act‬
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‭and achieve goals.‬
‭•‬ ‭Intrinsic Motivation‬‭: Comes from within (e.g., love for learning).‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A teacher enjoying teaching for personal‬
‭fulfillment.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Extrinsic Motivation‬‭: Comes from external rewards (e.g.,‬
‭salary, recognition).‬
‭•‬ ‭Example‬‭: A student studying hard to win a scholarship.‬

‭Motivational Process‬
‭1.‬ ‭Need‬‭: Identifying what is missing (e.g., hunger).‬
‭2.‬ ‭Drive‬‭: Taking action to fulfill the need (e.g., cooking).‬
‭3.‬ ‭Goal‬‭: Setting a target (e.g., preparing a meal).‬
‭4.‬ ‭Action‬‭: Performing steps to meet the goal.‬

‭Motivational Theories‬
‭1.‬ ‭Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Basic to advanced needs:‬
‭1.‬‭Physiological: Food, water.‬
‭2.‬‭Safety: Job security.‬
 ‭3.‬‭Social: Belonging and relationships.‬
‭4.‬‭Esteem: Recognition and self-respect.‬
‭5.‬‭Self-Actualization: Personal growth.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A person prioritizing safety before pursuing a‬
‭passion project.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Motivators‬‭: Drive satisfaction (e.g., achievement).‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Hygiene Factors‬‭: Prevent dissatisfaction (e.g., salary,‬
‭policies).‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: Good working conditions prevent dissatisfaction,‬
‭while recognition boosts motivation.‬
‭3.‬ ‭McClelland’s Theory of Needs‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭Three key needs:‬
‭1.‬‭Achievement‬‭: Desire to excel.‬
‭2.‬‭Power‬‭: Desire to lead.‬
‭3.‬‭Affiliation‬‭: Desire to belong.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: A team leader motivated by achievement sets‬
‭challenging goals.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Equity Theory‬‭:‬
‭•‬ ‭People want fairness in effort vs. rewards.‬
•‭ ‬ ‭Example‬‭: An employee feeling demotivated due to unequal‬
‭pay for the same role.‬

‭Challenges in Motivation‬
 ‭ .‬ ‭Tough Times‬‭: Motivating employees during financial‬
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‭struggles.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Diverse Teams‬‭: Addressing generational or cultural‬
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‭differences.‬
‭ .‬ ‭Adapting Rewards‬‭: Tailoring incentives to employee‬
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‭needs.‬

‭Benefits‬
‭•‬ ‭Boosts productivity and job satisfaction.‬
‭•‬ ‭Encourages creativity and teamwork.‬

‭Drawbacks‬
‭•‬ ‭Constant effort required to adapt strategies.‬