The Impact of Structure on an organization
Structures allow managers to control the employees effectively. The impacts of structures in an organization are dependent on the reporting structure in a company. Structure affects organizational culture at the workplace. An appropriate company structure helps in the development of a healthy organizational culture.
Structure also affects customer relations. Undefined departmental relations in an organization affect the way customer issues are addressed, thus, affecting customer relations. Structures also have an impact on organizational communication.
Structures that have a strict chain of command affect interdepartmental communication. Additionally, rigid organizational structures affect job satisfaction and increase anxiety in employees. Organizational structures also affect project implementation. Rigid structures limit the sharing of resources between departments towards a particular project.
Management and Leadership
Organizational Behavior Theories
The main theories that explain organizational behavior include the systems approach, the scientific management theory, the quantitative approach, the contingency approach, and administrative theorist approach.
In scientific management, a standard operating procedure is established for a particular task, hence, promotes skill development. The administrative approach also emphasizes on skill development through specialty departments within a company.
In contrast, the quantitative approach is essentially useful in management of inventories, payrolls and quality control. The systems theory focuses on the management of the different departments within an organization in order to increase organizational performance. The contingency approach provides for an alternative plan in case one course of action fails.