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Organizational Theory & Design
Created for the Second Canadian Edition By
Allan MacKenzie,
Wilfrid
Laurier University
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Introduction to Organizations
Reproduced with the permission of Air Canada
Slide3Chapter Snapshot
Current organizational challengesWhat is an organization?Dimensions of organizational designEvolution of organizational theory and designContemporary organizational designEfficient performance vs. the learning organizationFramework for the course
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Slide4Organization Theory Today
Current ChallengesGlobalizationEthics and Social Responsibility Speed of ResponsivenessThe Digital WorkplaceDiversity
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Slide5Importance of Organizations
Bring together resources to achieve desired goals and outcomesProduce goods and services efficientlyFacilitate innovationUse modern manufacturing and information technologies
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Slide6Importance of Organizations (Cont.)
Adapt to and influence a changing environmentCreate value for owners, customers, and employeesAccommodate ongoing challenges of diversity, ethics, and the motivation and coordination of employees
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Slide7Purpose of the Course
Improve your organizational decision-making!
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Slide8Evolution of Organization Theory and Design
Historical PerspectivesContemporary Organization DesignEffective Performance versus the Learning Organization
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Slide9An Open System and Its Subsystems
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Slide10Five Basic Parts of an Organization
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Slide11Discussion Question
Consider the five parts of an organization according to Mintzberg.If an organization had to give up one of these five parts, which one could it survive the longest without, and why?
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Slide12Dimensions
of Organization Design
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Slide13Course Map
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Slide14Chapter Summary
Organizations are ubiquitous and affect us every dayOrganization theory and design concepts provide descriptive and predictive insightsThe more you understand about organizational realities, the better an organizational actor you will be!
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