Organisational structure and strategic control

Abstract

Learning Objectives:
 
 After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
 
 • distinguish between the basic principles that determine the structural characteristics of complex human organisations
 • discuss the role and importance of structural building blocks for structural arrangements
 • examine the difference between mechanistic and organic
 structural features 
 • distinguish between specialisation, coordination and
 cooperation
 • apply the principles of hierarchy in organisational design
 to specific tasks and business environments
 • illustrate and discuss types of organisational structure
 and their strengths and weaknesses
 • apply the principles of organisation design
 • understand the role of management systems for coordination and how these can be applied.