Why is organizational design and structure important to the success of an organization? Good organizational structure and design helps improve communication, increase productivity and inspire innovation. It creates an environment where people can work effectively.
Explore the differences between an organic structure and a mechanistic one within an organization. Demonstrate your understanding of the need for companies to select an appropriate organizational structure depending on their environment, technology and human resources.
Create a 300-word response to the following question(s)/prompt(s); include at least one APA-formatted citation/reference:
1) Different organization structures have different benefits in different situations. What matters is that the overall organization design is aligned with the business strategy and the market environment in which the business operates.
2) What contingencies would cause an organization to choose an organic rather than a mechanistic structure? Provide an example.
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