Principles of Management: Text and Cases

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Organizing

After going through this chapter, you will be able to understand:

• the methods of organizing
• the various types and forms of organizational structures
• line- and staff-management issues
• the process of delegation of authority
• the processes of centralization and decentralization
• the span of management
• the systems view of organization
• organizational structure and its relationship with its systems
• the open systems approach in an organization

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Organizational structure forms the backbone of every organization. The structure of an organization establishes the link between the various functions of an organization, supports the decision-making process, and clarifies the role of each member of the organization. ...