GMS 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Temporary Work, Impermanence, Group Dynamics

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 200
• Professor: Olga Tabunshchikova

Document Summary

Down bar number (cid:883)48 for small organization to medium one. Matrix structure in a small multi-project business firm. Combines functional divisional structures to gain advantages and minimize disadvantages of each. Use in: manufacturing, service industries, and professional firm. Two-boss system can create task confusion and conflict in work priorities. Extensively use permanent and temporary teams to solve problems, complete special projects, and accomplish day-to-day tasks. Often use cross-functional teams composed of members from different functional departments. Project teams are convened for a specific task or project and disbanded once completed. Excessive use of time depends of quality of interpersonal relations, group dynamics, and team management. A central core that is linked through networks of relationships without outside contactors and suppliers. Firms can operate with fewer full-time employees and less complex internal systems. Control and coordination problem may arise from network complexity. Potential lack of loyalty among infrequently used contactors.