A socially defined position or rank given to group members by others
What is status?
100
Based on information or reasoning
What is information power
100
One boss, lots of employees. Specialization: medium Departmentalization: low Chain of command: short/simple Span of control: wide (flat) Centralization: high Formalization: low
What is simple structure
200
Situations where group pressures for conformity deter the group from critically appraising unusual, minority, or unpopular views.
What is group think
200
based on personal characteristics
What is referent power?
200
Specialization: high Departmentalization: high Chain of command: rigid/simple Span of control: Narrow Centralization: high Formalization: high
What is Bureaucracy?
300
A study done to see if people give obviously wrong answers out of desire to conform.
What is the Asch Study
300
appeal through friendship or loyalty
Appeal by getting support of higher-ups
What is personal appeal and upward appeal?
300
A structure that creates lines of authority and combines functional and product departmentalization. Key elements are facilitates coordination of complex and interdependent activities. Breaks down unity-of-command concept
What is Matrix
400
Degree to which group members are held responsible for their own actions within the group and toward the group's objectives.
List the two types.
What is accountability? What are individual and mutual accountability?
400
Appealing to values, needs, hopes, and aspirations
and giving a benefit or favor
What is inspirational appeal and exchange
400
A small, core organization that outsource its major business functions. Highly centralized with little or no departmentalization. Provides maximum flexibility while concentrating on what the organization does best.
What is Virtual organization?
500
Norms, status, diversity, accountability, cohesiveness, roles, size, status
What are group properties?
500
Flattery, praise, or friendly behavior
and enlisting the aid of others
What is ingratiation and coalition?
500
Eliminating the chain of command, having limitless span of control, and replacing departments with empowered teams. Eliminate vertical and horizontal internal boundaries.