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11-2ObjectivesObjectives 1.An understanding of the organizing function 2.An appreciation for the complexities of determining appropriate organizational structure 3. An understanding of the distinction between vertical and horizontal dimensioning. 4.Insights into the advantages and disadvantages of division of labor 5.A working knowledge of the relationship between division of labor and coordination 6.An appreciation for the advantages and disadvantages associated with the different types of departmentalization. 7. An understanding of span of management and the factors that influence its appropriateness 8.An understanding of scalar relationships

11-3 A Definition of Organizing

11-4 Definition of Organizing And Organizing Skill Definition of Organizing And Organizing Skill The Importance of Organizing Responsibilities of an organizing department would include: 1. Reorganization plans to make management system more effective and efficient 2. Plans to improve managerial skills to fit current management system needs 3. An advantageous organizational climate within the management system The Organizing Process 1. Reflect 2. Establish 3. Divide 4. Allocate 5. Evaluate

11-5 Definition of Organizing and Organizing Skill Definition of Organizing and Organizing Skill

11-6 Classical Organizing Theory

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11-11 Classical Organizing Theory Division of Labor Advantages and Disadvantages of Division of Labor Division of Labor and Coordination Follett’s Guidelines on Coordination Span of Management Designing Span of Management: A Contingency Viewpoint Similarity of functions Geographic continuity Complexity of functions Coordination Planning

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