Assignment Influence of Structure WEEK 1 p1
200 WORDS,
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. APA
Assignment Influence of Structure WEEK 1 p1
Due Date: May 24, 2015
Details:
Organizational structure can be equated to a person’s personality and physical traits. In this assignment, the student will identify an organizational structure looking at Structural Dimensions and applying Porter’s model. A decision as to what Miles and Snow Typology best describes the strategy of Ternary Software’s organization will be made.
General Requirements:
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This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
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Directions:
Write a 200-word paper that discusses the organizational structure of Ternary Software at and how the structure influenced the organizations effectiveness. Include the following in your paper:
Identify Ternary Software’s organizational structure.
Course Contents
Lecture Note
ORG-812 Lecture 2
Read Lecture 2.
ORG-812 Lecture 2 0
Textbook
Organization Theory and Design
Read chapter 2 (pages 52-78 only).
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2012/organization-theory-and-design_ebook_11e.php
Electronic Resource
Functional Organizational Structure Advantages
Read:
Griffin, D. (n.d.). Functional organizational structure advantages. Chron: Small Business.
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/functional-organizational-structure-advantages-3721.html
e-Library Resource
Organizational Life Cycles and Shifting Criteria of Effectiveness: Some Preliminary Evidence
Read:
Quinn, R. E., & Cameron, K. (1983). Organizational life cycles and shifting criteria of effectiveness: Some preliminary evidence. Management Science 29(1), 33-52.
https://library.gcu.edu:2443/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/docview/205852108?accountid=7374
Principles of Management and Competitive Strategies: Using Fayol to Implement Porter
Read:
Yoo, J. W., Lemak, D. J., & Choi, Y. (2006). Principles of management and competitive strategies: Using Fayol to implement Porter. Journal of Management History, 12(4), 352-368.
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The Influence of Organizational Structure on the Utility of an Entrepeneurial Top Management Style
Read:
Covin, J. G., &Slevin, D. P. (1988). The influence of organizational structure on the utility of an entrepreneurial top management style. Journal of Management Studies, 25(3), 217-234.
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=4554742&site=ehost-live&scope=site.
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