ITM 750 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Organizational Chart, Systems Theory, Organizational Culture

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 750
• Professor: Tim Mc Laren

Document Summary

Systems thinking describes a holistic view of carrying out projects within the context of the organization. The term systems approach emerged in the 1950s. Systems analysis is a problem-solving approach that requires defining the scope of the system, dividing it into its components, and then identifying and evaluating its problems, opportunities, constraints, and needs. The structural frame focuses on different groups" roles and responsibilities in order to meet the goals and policies set by top management. The humans resources frame focuses on producing harmony between the needs of the organization and the needs of the people. The political frame assumes that organizations are coalitions composed of varied individuals and interest groups. A functional organizational structure is the hierarchy most people think of when picturing an organizational chart. In a project organizational structure program managers report to the ceo. In a matrix organizational structure, personnel often report to both a functional manager and one or more project managers.