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Chapter Nine

2. Differences Between Large and Small Organizations. LARGEEconomies of scaleGlobal reachVertical hierarchyMechanisticComplexStable marketCareer longevity and stability. SMALLResponsiveFlexibleRegional reachFlat structureOrganicSimpleNiche findingEntrepreneurs. Source: Based on J

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Chapter Nine

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    1. 1 Chapter Nine Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

    2. 2 Differences Between Large and Small Organizations LARGE Economies of scale Global reach Vertical hierarchy Mechanistic Complex Stable market Career longevity and stability SMALL Responsive Flexible Regional reach Flat structure Organic Simple Niche finding Entrepreneurs

    3. 3 Organizational Life Cycle

    4. 4 Organization Characteristics During Four Stages of Life Cycle

    5. 5 Weber’s Dimensions of Bureaucracy and Bases of Organizational Authority BUREAUCRACY 1. Rules and procedures Specialization and division of labor Hierarchy of authority Technically qualified personnel Separate position and incumbent Written communications and records LEGITIMATE BASES OF AUTHORITY Rational-legal Traditional Charismatic

    6. 6 Percentage of Personnel Allocated to Administrative and Support Activities

    7. 7 Three Organizational Control Strategies TYPE Bureaucratic Market Clan REQUIREMENTS Rules, standards, hierarchy, legitimate authority Prices, competition, exchange relationship Tradition, shared values and beliefs, trust

    8. 8 Evaluation of Control On the Job

    9. 9 Evaluation of Control At the University

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