1. Discuss the different stages an organization goes through as it grows and matures. |
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2. Explain what an organization chart is. |
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3. List several factors that can affect which structure is the most appropriate for a given organization. |
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4. Describe the general relationship between an organization's strategy and its structure. |
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5. Define outsourcing, and summarize its potential benefits as well as its potential drawbacks. |
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6. Describe a contingency approach to organizing. |
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7. Identify the different types of departmentation. |
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8. Briefly describe each of the following types of organizational structure: line structure, line and staff structure, matrix structure, horizontal structure, and virtual organization. |
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9. Describe several trends that have taken place regarding the popularity of different types of organization structures. |
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10. Describe how committees can be made more effective. |
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11. Explain the difference between an inside and an outside board of directors. |