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Organizational Theory, Design, and Change
Organizational Theory, Design, and Change
and Change
Fifth Edition
Gareth R. Jones
Chapter 6
Designing
Organizational
Structure:
Specialization and
Coordination
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Organizational Design
Proper design should lead to
organizational efficiency and
effectiveness.
Involves decisions about the grouping
of individuals/tasks into work units,
departments, or divisions of the
organization.
Organizations must differentiate and
coordinate.
Increasing integration