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This paper answers the following questions - - Question 1(35 marks)
- It is argued that structure less organization leads to a business processes getting disorganized and the bosses start to act irresponsibly because they always try to shift the problems to other people instead of settling it themselves.
- Define organizational structure and discuss some of the problems/challenges of keeping and running businesses structure less. Support your arguments with hypothetical examples
- Question 2(35 marks)
- Shtub and R. Karni (2010) argue that there is a difference between formal and informal organizations. Most formal organizations are based on a clear definition of responsibility, authority and accountability, while informal organizations are based on common interests, common beliefs, social values, feelings, tradition, etc.
- Explain the meaning of formal and informal structure and elaborate on some of the advantages of a formal business structure. Provide relevant examples
- Question 3(30 marks)
- Sikavica (2011) argues that the organizational structure is the most prominent element of 'visible', formal organization while the organizational culture is primarily connected with ‘invisible’, informal elements of organization. Many authors also argue that organizational culture is the fundamental and decisive element of an organization functioning.
- In light of the above,
- Define organizational culture and discuss the relationship between organizational structure and organizational culture. Support your arguments with examples
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