ADMS 2400 Chapter 1: ADMS 2400 Chapter 1 Notes

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Introduction
The US model of business has been very influential on organizational structures in other
countries.
Moreover, US and Canadian structures themselves have been influenced by structures
in other countries (especially Japan, Great Britain, and Germany). However, cultural
concerns still might be important.
Bureaucratic structures still dominate in many parts of Europe and Asia.
One management expert argues that US management often places too much emphasis
on individual leadership, which may be jarring in countries where decision making is
more decentralized.
Culture and Employee Structure Preferences
Research suggests that national culture influences the preference for structure.
Organizations that operate with people from high power-distance cultures, such as
Greece, France, and most of Latin America, find that their employees are much more
accepting of mechanistic structures than are employees from low power-distance
countries.
So consider cultural differences along with individual differences when predicting how
structure will affect employee performance and satisfaction.
Culture and the Boundaryless Organization
When fully operational, the boundaryless organization also breaks down barriers
created by geography.
Today most large US companies and some Canadian companies see themselves as
global corporations and many, such as Coca-Cola ad MDoald’s, do as uh usiness
overseas as in North America, and some struggle to incorporate geographical regions
into their structure.
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