Highly Routine Operating Tasks achieved through Specialization
100
Is considered Organic- A loose structure; low specialization, low formalization decentralized
What is Innovation
100
This is the degree in which there will be rules and regulations to direct employees and manager
What is Formalization
200
Basis is which jobs are grouped together
What is Departmentalization
200
Characteristic #2
Very Formalized Rules and Regulations
200
This is considered Mechanistic: tight control; extensive work specialization, high formalization, high centralization
What is Cost Minimization
200
This is how Bureaucracy is viewed in many people's mind
What is a "dirty word!"
300
This is where individuals and groups report
What is Chain of Command
300
Characteristic #3
Tasks that are grouped into functional departments
300
This is considered Mechanistic and organic: Mix of loose with tight properties; tight controls over current activities and looser controls for new undertakings.
What is Imitation
300
Characteristics of Bureaucracy- Characteristic #6
Narrow spans of control
400
This is the amount of individuals a manager can efficiently and effectively direct
What is Span of Control
400
Characteristics #4
Tasks that are grouped into functional departments