COMM 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Positio, Departmentalization, Organizational Culture

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Commerce
• Course: COMM 103
• Professor: Gregory Libitz

Document Summary

Chapter 8 developing your business structure and culture. Four key components should come to mind as a seasoned manager when thinking of a business system design. You can think of these as the cornerstone to the structural foundation of a business, how it operates, and how its tactical execution is tied to its strategic plan. These components, when properly designed, aligned, and developed, ensure the successful execution of a business strategy. Control systems to manage strategic intent: defines the managerial evaluation and control processes utilized to determine the success of the organization in meeting its strategic and operational goals and objectives. Mechanisms for effect: refers to the decision-making hierarchy, the delegated span of control within an organization, and the allocation of position power within it. Structure refers to the formal framework around which tasks are organized and responsibilities allocated within an organization. (organizational strucure) What is recognized as an acceptable structure for a new or emerging single-product-focused company.