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The Organization StructureA. Organization charts
– A series of boxes connected with one or more lines to graphically represent the organization’s structure
– It provides an overall picture of how the entire organization fits together
B. Departmentation– The most common method of structuring an organization– It can be functional or geographic
C. Authority and the supervisor– The right to issue directives and expend resources– Authority of supervisors is determined by upper level
management and implemented through the organization structure
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The Organization StructureLine versus staff authority• Line authority – based on the supervisor-subordinate
relationship; creating a direct line of authority from the top to the bottom of the organization structure
• Staff authority – specialists in a particular field used to support and advise line personnel
• The largest number of supervisors are usually line managers• Line and staff conflict – staff specialists resent that they
are only advisors to line managers, whereas line managers feel that staff always tries to interfere
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The Organization StructureD. Centralized versus decentralized authority
– The degree of authority delegated by top management– The more freedom the supervisor has to make decisions, the more
decentralized the organization– Empowerment is a form of decentralization that gives subordinates
substantial authority to make decisionsE. Responsibility and the supervisor
– Responsibility is accountability for reaching objectives, using resources properly, and adhering to organizational policy
– The term responsibility refers to job duties or the things that make up a supervisor's job
F. Power and the supervisor– Power is the ability to get others to respond favorably to instructions and
orders– Authority is the right to command and expend resources
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Principles of Supervision Based on Authority
The following are guides to assist the supervisor in the proper use of authority:
A. Parity principle– Authority and responsibility must coincide
B. Exception principle– Supervisors should concentrate their efforts on matters
that deviate from the normal and let their employees handle routine matters
C. Unity of command principle– An employee should have one and only one immediate
boss
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Principles of Supervision Based on Authority
D. Scalar principle– Authority flows one link at a time from the top of the organization
to the bottom (chain of command)E. Span of control principle -- The number of employees a
supervisor can effectively mange. The supervisor’s span depends on several factors:
– Complexity of the jobs– The variety of the jobs– The proximity of the jobs– The quality of the people filling the jobs– The ability of the supervisor
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Delegating Authority and Responsibility
• In common use, delegation refers to the delegation of authority to assist the receiving party in completing assigned duties.
• Responsibility can be delegated in the sense of making employees responsible for certain actions, but it does not make the delegating party less responsible.
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Delegating Authority and Responsibility
A. Successful delegation includes the delegation of both authority and responsibility
B. Assigning work:1. Identify what work should be delegated2. Decide which subordinates should handle each task3. Communicate what needs to be done, not how
C. Creating an obligation:1. Tell the employee what is expected2. Feelings of responsibility come from within the
individual
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Delegating Authority and Responsibility
D. Granting permission (authority):– Empowerment involves giving employees
substantial authority to make decisions. The keys to successful empowering are:• Express confidence in employee’s abilities to
perform at high levels• Design jobs so that employees have considerable
freedom• Set meaningful and challenging goals• Applaud good performance• Encourage employees to take personal
responsibility for their work
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Why people are reluctant to delegate?
A. Most supervisors are promoted from the ranks of operative employees, where performance is an individual function. A supervisor’s performance is almost totally dependent on the performance of others. Problems occur when the new supervisor does not fully realize the difference.
1. If you want something done right, do it yourself2. It is easier to do it myself3. Fear of an employee looking too good4. The human attraction for power5. More confidence in doing detail work6. Preconceived ideas about employees7. Desire to set the right example
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Delegating Authority and Responsibility
B. Tasks that cannot be delegated -- The following things normally should not be delegated:
1. Planning activities2. Assigning work3. Motivational problems4. Counseling employees5. Resolving conflict situations6. Tasks specifically assigned to the supervisor
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Practical Tips For Effective Delegation
• Know your employees’ abilities• Don’t be afraid of over delegating• Practice good communication skills when delegating• Minimize overlap of authority• Give employees some freedom in deciding how to
implement their authority• Assign related areas of authority and responsibility to
each individual• Once you have delegated, let the employees take over• Do not expect perfection the first time
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Informal Work GroupsInformal work groups are formed voluntarily by members of an organization.
• Interest groups’ members share a purpose or concern• Informal groups formed around mutual interests fill
important social needs• Affect productivity, the morale of other employees,and the
success of managers.• Have power in an organization• Managers seek to duplicate the satisfaction employees
experience in an informal work group through formal work groups
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Formal Work Groups
• Established by management to carry out specific tasks
• May exist for a short or long period of time• Have a single goal
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Group NormsA group norm is an understanding among group members concerning how those members should behave
• They may be extremely simple• They many include expectations that group members will
remain loyal to each other under any circumstances• Group members expected to hold to them• They do not govern every action in a group• Members use their actions to show new members how to
behave
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Group Behavior
Group CohesivenessRefers to how strongly the individual members will stick together as a group
• Small group size• Success and status of the group• Outside pressures• Stability of membership• Communication• Physical isolation
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Group BehaviorGroup Conformity
Abiding by the norms of the group• A group generally seeks to control members’ behavior
for two reasons– Independent behavior can cause disagreement that threatens survival– Creates an atmosphere of trust that allows members to work together and
socialize comfortably
• Individuals tend to conform to group norms under certain conditions
– When group norms are similar to personal attitudes, beliefs,and behavior– When they do not agree with the group’s norms but feel pressure to accept them– When the rewards for complying are valued or the sanctions imposed for
noncompliance are devalued
• Group pressure and conformity
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Group Behavior
GroupthinkWhen group members lose their ability to think as individuals and conform at the expense of their good judgment
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The Importance of Teams
Influencing Work GroupsThe results of the Hawthorne studies show that when groups of employees are singled out for attention, they tend to work more efficiently
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The Importance of Teams
Building Effective Teams• Creating groups• Building trust• Influencing a team’s cohesiveness
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The Importance of Teams
Quality Circles• Composed of a group of employees that
perform a similar service or function• Membership is almost always voluntary• The basic purpose is to discuss quality
problems and to generate ideas that might help improve quality
• Members receive specialized training relating to quality
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The Importance of Teams
Self-Directed Work TeamsEmpowered to control the work they do without a formal supervisor
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Groups and Leaders
• Gaining acceptance• Encouraging participation
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Supervision and Informal Work Groups
Getting the Informal Work Group to Work With You Instead of Against You
1) Communicate openly2) Encourage group participation in decision-making3) Respect the informal leader4) Remove production obstacles5) Practice constructive discipline6) Be sensitive to individual needs7) Set a good example and be consistent8) Attempt to provide group rewards9) Support the group when possible10) Set achievable goals for your work unit