Organizational diagnosis is a process in which information is collected to understand the current functioning of an organization (Cumming & Worley, 2014, pg. 786). Organizational diagnosis is needed when someone within an organization hires an OD practitioner or consultant to evaluate and address an issue of concern within an organization. These workplace issues could range from employee engagement, job satisfaction, performance management, diversity and inclusion, etc. To effectively conduct a…
organization to run efficiently in order to achieve its maximum outcome without chaos and uncertainty. I work for the Arkansas Department of Correction and we utilize a chain of command structure, in which the responsibilities are directly delegated to subordinates who are clearly aware of their role. Without this structure in place, we would have a maximum amount of disorganization, an utmost level of confusion, and a minimum amount of output. This could be extremely dangerous and even life…
10 Helpful Ways To Get Annoying Wrinkles Out Of Your Pool Liner Wrinkles in a pool liner aren't just unsightly annoyances that drive you crazy every time you look at them, they can also be symptomatic of other, sometimes more serious issues. The following 10 steps can practically guarantee resolution to the oft perplexing problem of wrinkles in your pool liner. 1. Keep The Pool Topped Off If the water levels in your pool aren't high enough, this may cause the wrinkles in the liner that are…
Social structure is the framework of an identity; it is made up of many different elements of one’s life and can be based upon factors such as race and ethnicity, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. They can include societal patterns, statuses, roles and multiple other aspects (Crawford and Novak 2816). The social structures typically surrounding political identity differ of course, according to which affiliation one identifies with. However, society tells us that someone who identifies…
The administrative structure of the Martin Pollak Project, Inc is a traditional hierarchical structure. One top of the pyramid is Richard Norman, Chief Executive Officer, followed by Janet Olajide, Chief Financial Officer, then Lydia Agbeja, Human Resources. Program directors fall under human resources, followed by supervisors and then social workers, and support staff fall towards the bottom of the pyramid. Depending on what type of support staff an individual is designated as determines their…
TASK 1: Q1 A1: Organisational design is the way by which an organisation should be structured and operated by its member, it’s both a plan and process. Q2 A2: Element One: Structure: It’s the main part of organisational design. It shows us how the structure is in an organisation is. E.g. in flat organisation the structure is very small. Element Two: Task: Its helps organisation to achieve its goal on time. Task is different in each level, e.g. workers have a task to complete the given work in…
The orchestra has a pay structure that is made up of many levels with large pay differentials between those levels, making it a hierarchical pay structure. I can see both a job-based structure as well as a person-based structure in this example. It is a job-based structure because each position is assigned a pay range or pay grade based on work content and responsibilities, and there is a clear progression to higher pay. For example, a violinist can see the various levels of pay for a violinist…
When looking at a built structure, the first thing that anyone will be drawn to is its overall composition. Regardless of the viewer’s previous disposition, level of education, or mindset this nearly universal constant will remain true. As the user continues to focus on the structure, smaller gestures will reveal themselves. Texture, colour, mass, and light may be some simple examples of this, however they all share the same trait; they may all be considered “tectonics” of a project. The…
Network Structure Definition: Satterlee (2013), states that “a network structure is a central organization that works together with association independent companies, as if they were a single operation” (p. 82). Satterlee, A. (2013). Organizational Management & Leadership: A Christian Perspective. Raleigh, NC: Synergistics International. p.82 Summary Allan Affuah did an extensive work on network structures and eventually produced a blueprint called,…
In this article I will be talking about organisational structures and I will create two organisational charts for two businesses (ASDA and Oxfam). Organisational chart: An organisational chart is a diagram that shows the structure of a business or organisation. Also sows the different departments and sectors in a business/organisation. They can organise the business as well. Organisational structure: An organisational structure is a diagram that shows the hierarchy of the entire…