Functional structure preferable to divisional structure-Organizational theory
A. What is the difference between formalization and specialization? Do you think an organization is high on formalization and specialization on one dimension would also be high on the other? Discuss
B. Explain the difference between an open system and a closed system. Can you give an example of a closed system? How is the stakeholder approach related to the concept of open and closed systems?
C. Discuss the similarities and differences in the strategies described in Porter’s competitive strategies and miles and Snow’s typology.
D. When is a functional structure preferable to a divisional structure?
E. What conditions usual have to be present before an organization should adopt a matric structure?
