CLASS CHALLENGE

2. groupings arranged according to functional areas
4. levels of management are stripped out leaving fewer steps between the organisational apex and its base
6. A system whereby strategy is translated into a number of clearly stated outcomes or objectives
7. a flexible and fluid network of people and communications
9. negotiable structure where employees are encouraged to take initiative
12. the operating core, the strategic apex, the middle line, the techno-structure, the support staff and ideology.
13. an umbrella-type structure for the ownership and co-ordination of a number of clearly separated business units
14. workers grouped by both function and product

1. decisions are taken at the apex of the organisation in top-down manner
3. identification of resources, ensuring resource fit, and formulation of a co-ordinating plan
5. groupings arranged according to organisation’s products or services or geographical areas.
8. A plan covering project logistics and project objectives
10. the match between a given resource and the specifications required
11. rigid structure with formal procedure