Organizational Design Organizational Design - the process of determining the best overall structure for the organization and its major components. Mechanistic vs. Organic Mechanistic - characterized by rigidity, bureaucracy, and a strict hierarchy. Organic -characterized by openness, responsiveness, and a lack of hierarchy. Choosing the Appropriate Structure - Must match strategy, management philosophy, environment, size, technology, culture, and geographic dispersion. Line vs. Staff - line managers are in positions that directly support production.
Staff managers are in support positions.
Leading Job Design Job Design - the process of determining the content of a job or group of jobs, including the degree of authority associated with the job. HR departments serve as staff departments. HRM Functions Recruitment, Selection, Training, Compensation and Benefits HR departments also perform the function of employee discipline and termination. Motivation and Performance Motivation - an internal drive to satisfy a need. Content theories of motivation - concerned with internal factors of motivation.