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1. In relation to the factors affecting org structure, Perrow & Hage show that ________________________________ are designed for efficiency & reliability 2. In relation to the factors affecting org structure, an org usually has more control over design than _____________________________ , though the org can also influence context 3. In relation to the contextual factor of size in determining orgl struc, for Argyris, size & ____________________________________ are both controlled by a third variable, & because he does not specify any specific variable, he must assume there are many, depending on context 4. In relation to group size, a _________________________ is effective as a small informal group 5. In relation to group size, most business & govt orgs in our society fall into the _______________________ sized category 6. In relation to orgl tech & structure, Thompson points out that orgs strive to attain strategic functions. Name one. ______________________________ 7. In relation to orgl technology & structure, Glisson found that in human service orgs, the structure of the division of labor & procedures determined the degree of __________________________ , & thus the nature of the service delivery 8. In relation to Perrow on orgs & tech, while the structure of an organization is affected by the type of raw material it deals w/, the critical factor is the number of _______________________ encountered in the work 9. In relation to the orgl env & orgl structure, Perrow notes that the env includes physical env & social env & is distinguished from the org itself by (social) ____________________________ 10. In relation to Perrow on org control of their env, orgs ___________________________ , create & shape their env 11. In relation to natl cultural effects on orgl struc, Van Houten found that orgs cannot be understood out of their ________________________________ context 12. In relation to org design & org structure, nearly all questions of design, structure, etc. are ____________________________ questions, & are therefore very power laden 13. In relation to org design & org structure, because of __________________________________________ , some of the solutions to any problem often become part of the problem 14. In In Search of Excellence, Peters & Waterman say engage in ___________________________________ & promote autonomy w/in the org 15. In relation to orgl structure & strategic decisions, Child, 1972, following Chandler, & noted that org politics determine _______________________ of the env 16. In relation to orgl structure & strategic decisions, the person w/ ___________________________________ can claim & receive more discretion, or decentralization on a broader basis as something won from a position of power, rather than something delegated from above 17. In relation to the dominant coalition, it does not exist in some orgs; no one has ______________________________ power 18. In relation to the Marxist perspective on orgl structure, Marglin demonstrated how _____________________________ w/in orgs developed during the Industrial Revolution 19. In relation to the Marxist perspective on orgl structure, ______________________________ & bureaucratic regs in industry derive from mgt desire to exert control over labor mkt characteristics & the attitudes of workers 20. In relation to the institutionalization of org structure,
___________________________ is the process whereby organizations
acquire sameness (homogeneity) in such qualities as org structure, strategy,
personnel, operational tactics, & even appearance, etc.
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3. In relation to org design & org structure, how is org structure
impacted by org design? Which of Peters & Waterman's dictums
relate to org design & structure? How does strategic choice shape
org structure? How does institutional isomorphism visa vie the institutional
school affect org structure?
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