Basic Functions
of Management
02-The Organizing Function
Basic Management Functions
Planning Organizing Leading Controlling
Arranging
for human
and
Non-human
resources
Setting
goals
and
defining a
strategy
Directing
and
motivation
Monitoring
and
evaluation
What is Organization?
An organization is a collection of people who
work together to attain specified objectives
and organizational goals.
A formal structure in which people have
different roles, positions and responsibilities.
Organization may be formal or informal
Example:
An informal organization can exist in a formal
organization
Formal and Informal Organizations
Formal organization
When the two or more persons come together
to accomplish a common objective, and they
follow aformal relationship, rules, and policies
which are established for compliance, and
there exists a system of authority.
Informal organization
Usually, informal organizations are formed
under the formal organization as a system of
social relationship, which comes into existence
when people in an organization, meet, interact
and associate with each other.
What is Organizing?
Organizing is the process of arranging for
human and non-human resources
The process of developing an organization
structure is called organization design
It consists of grouping similar job activities
together, assigning job responsibilities and
establishing a chain of commands
Designing the Organization
Organizational Chart:
A chart that shows the structure of the
organization including the title of each manager’s
position and, by means of connecting lines, who
is accountable to whom and who has authority for
each area.
Chain of Command:
The path that a directive or answer or request
should take through each level of an
organization; also called a scalar chain or the line
of authority.
CEO
HR
Manager
Finance
Manager
Sales
Manager
Area
Manager-2
Area
Manager-1
Organizational Chart
Span (area) of control
The number of people who report to one
manager or supervisor
1. Wide Span of Control:
when many employees are reporting to the
same manager or supervisor (Less no. of
managers)
The organization is called a Flat organization
2. Narrow Span of Control:
when a small number of employees is
reporting to the same manager or supervisor
(Large no. of managers)
The organization is called a Tall organization
Narrow span
Chief
Executive
Tall hierarchy
Wide span
Chief
Executive
Flat hierarchy
Narrow and Wide Span of Control
TALL ORGANIZATION
Close control
Superiors tend to get
involved in subordinates’
work.
Many levels of management
Excessive distance between
lowest and top level.
FLAT ORGANOZATION
More load on superior
level of management,
Not many levels of
management
Danger of superior's loss
of control
Requires exceptional
qualities of managers.
Authority, Responsibility and Accountability
Authority: The right to take action, to make
decisions, and to direct the work of
others.
Responsibility: is an employee’s duty to perform
the assigned task.
Accountability: is the manager’s expectation
that the employee will accept
credit or blame for his work.
Organizing: Concepts and Definitions
Delegation:is the process of giving authority and
responsibility to a person to make decisions and
act in certain situations.
Line Authority:authority following the chain of
command established by the formal hierarchy
Staff Authority:the authority of supportive
departments like human resource, marketing
research, customers services etc.
Designing the Organization:
Departmentalization Methods:
1. Functional Departmentalization:
Grouped by skills & work; Internal
2. Product Departmentalization:
Grouped by products; External
3. Process Departmentalization:
Grouped by equipment
4. Customer Departmentalization:
Grouped by customers; External
Functional Departmentalization
This is the most formal division of business activities, based
on the different functions it performs.
or
Grouping individuals into units, and units into departments.
A = Production department
B = Purchase department
C = Marketing department
D = Accounts department
Customer Departmentalization
In this type of departmentation, activities are grouped
according to the types of customer.
Example:
A large readymade store may have separate departments
Women
Men
Children
Product Departmentalization
Example: Unilever
Soap Division
Shampoo Division
Cream and Lotion Div.
Oil and perfume Division
When a firm produces many products, then internal
organization can be divided based on different
products it produces.
Process Departmentalization
The activities of a department may be divided into sub
activities.
Example:
the production department of a textile mill may be
divided based on processes like
Designing deptt
Spinning deptt
Weaving deptt
Organizational culture
Culture is the general patterns of behaviors,
shared believes and values that members
have in common.
Culture can refer to what people say, do and
think within the organizational settings.
Example:
Google is known for being an excellent employer and its employees are a
hardworking, talented, and an enthusiastic bunch. For its employees, Google's
corporate culture is a treasure trove of bonuses. Free meals, employee
vacations and parties, cash bonuses, open speeches by high-level executives,
employee recognition, gyms, and a pet-friendly atmosphere are all available
at Google.
Comparison of Organizational Cultures
Organization A Organization B
Goals are set in
autocratic manner
Authority is centralized
People are selected on
basis of friendship
Managers exercise
directive leadership
Superiors exercise strict
control
Goals are set with
participation
Authority is decentralized
People are selected on basis
of performance criteria
Managers practice
participative leadership
Individual exercise great
deal of self control