Group Development Stages and Organizational Structure

2. the number of people that report directly to a manager
4. organizational structure where there is high formalization, high specialization, rigid departmentalization, clear chain of command, narrow span of control, high centralization
5. organizational structure where there is low formalization, cross hierarchical, cross functional teams, wide span of control, free information flow and low centralization
6. degree to which decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization
8. the organization of work groups according to some commonality
10. The team works in an open and trusting atmosphere where flexibility is the key and hierarchy is of little importance
11. The hierarchical reporting relationship between superior and subordinates
13. people feel part of the team and realize that they can achieve work if they accept their viewpoints

1. the degree to which tasks in the organization are divided into separate jobs with each step completed by different person
3. decision making is pushed down to the managers who are closest to action
7. Degree to which jobs in the organizations are standardized and the extent to which employee behavior is guided and limited by rules and procedures
9. Team acquits and establishes ground rules. Formalities are preserved and members are treated as strangers
12. Members start to communicate their feelings but still view themselves as individuals rather than part of the team. They resist control by group leaders and show hostility