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Quarter 1 – Module : 7
Analyze the Nature of
Organization and Types of
Organization Structure
SELF-LEARNING MODULE
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Organization and
Management
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
Analyze the Nature of
Organization and Types of
Organization Structure
SELF-LEARNING MODULE
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Organization and Management. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
What I Know
Before we begin this lesson, let us find out how much you already know on
this module. After taking and checking this short test, take note of the items that
you were not able to answer correctly and look for the right answer as you go through
this module.
Direction: Write the letter of the best answer to each question on a sheet of paper.
1.In an organization, where many different units and tasks, using different skills
and work activities coordinating with one another for a common end. What is the
term assigning different tasks to different people?
a. Coordination
b. Integration
c. Division of labor
d. Delegation of tasks
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2.It is another process in the organization’s internal environment which involves
the collaboration and coordination of its different work units or work division.
a. Delegation of tasks
b. Integration
c. Division of labor
d. Coordination
3.In an organization, the process in which different individuals and units perform
different tasks. What is this?
a. Specialization
b. Delegation
c. Coordination
d. Division of labor
4.KCC mall has CEO who give orders to the middle managers. In a same way,
middle managers give orders to the subordinates , who in return report what they
have done. What type of organizational structure is this?
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. Neutral
d. Network
5. It is a type of department where people deal directly with the firm’s primary
goods and services. It is called;
a. Horizontal Structure
b. Matrix approach
c. Staff department
d. Line department
a. Vertical
b. Network
c. Neutral
d. Horizontal
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7.Most of the organizational designs today are influenced by two main
classifications of theories. These are modern and traditional theories. There are
different types of design in each theory. An entrepreneur who has small business
with a handful of subordinates is an example of traditional theory. What type of
traditional design?
a. Simple
b. Functional
c. Divisional
d. Team design
8. This organizational design is very common of those business that start out as
entrepreneurial ventures. What is this?
a. Simple
b. Functional
c. Modern
d. Traditional
a. Matrix-Project Design
b. Functional
c. Divisional
d. Team design
a. Command
b. Delegation
c. Apprehension
d. Representative
11. As a good manager, you delegate task with an intention of helping your
employees. What is the best intention you can offer?
a.Authority
b.Accountability
c.Ownership
d.Expectation
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13.To become a member in Book Reader’s Club is an organizational type of what?
a. Formal
b. Informal
c. Alumni
d. Association
a. Formal
b. Informal
c. Friendship
d. Committee
a. Congregation
b. Informal
c. Friendship
d. Formal
Not bad, I guess. Will you check below how you fare in the pre-test? Explain the
reason why.
I understand my work and do I need a little more help with my I do not understand my work
not need any help. work. and need more help.
Hello, my dearest student! How did you cope with your previous modules?
How far have you gone from gaining knowledge on different business theories and
planning concepts?
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This time, those theories and concepts you have learned will be expanded to
a broader perspective by knowing the different structures and type of an
organization.
What’s In
Before we proceed, do this activity that will lead you to our topic today.
What have you observed on these pictures?
See these
pictures
around?
Guide Questions:
Direction: Write in the blank space your observation regarding these pictures.
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2.What is your idea about those people in the picture? What are they doing?
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Rubrics:
Very Good Good Poor
Able to identify and Able to identify Not able to identify
describe the pictures the pictures but and describe the
presented and link to the not able to link in pictures.
topic. the topic.
Congratulations! You did a great job. You are now ready to explore our lesson. Let’s
get further to know more about our topic today. Are you ready?
What’s New
What makes the organization work? Can you cite some elements that make
the organization exist? What are they? Can you describe the roles they portray inside
an organization? Let’s do the next activity. What will be your answer on this game?
If you will get it right, this will be your key on our topic today, alright?
Instruction: Fill in the blank spaces with letters to complete a word in two
minutes. Rate yourself.
O ____G_____NI____AT___ ____ N
Clue: (The word that will come out from this game is the term of those group of
people you have seen in the pictures above.)
Rubrics:
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Good job! The word that came out from this game will be our main topic for
discussion as you move along in this topic.
What is It?
Look at these two images presented. Analyze what the activity 3 is showing to
you. Write your brief explanation below.
Pres
VP
Finance
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Rubrics:
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Organization vs Organizing
Organizing- refers to put constant relationships between different jobs, that foster
cooperation between individuals and groups inside the organization in order to
achieve the common goals and objectives of the organization.
Manager’s Role
An organization overall work is complex and would be too much for any
individual, therefore the bigger the organization, the more work units or work visions
and specializations are to be expected.
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Integration of Work Units
Coordination refers to the procedures that connect the work activities of the
different work divisions/units of the firm in order to achieve its overall goal.
Nice one! You are just started to know the concepts of an organization. Let’s
try this short activity of what you got in the first lesson.
Activity 3. Exercise
Instruction: Read the statement carefully. Write your answer in the space
provided for.
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2.From the chart organization you have drawn above ,list down its system in terms
of division labor, specialization, integration and coordination of its internal
environment. (You may use an extra sheet if necessary)
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LESSON 2: Type of An Organization
a. Vertical Structure
b. Horizontal Structure
c. Network Structure
A.Vertical Structure
Orgcharting.com
B.Horizontal Structure
Source: Orgcharting.com
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Horizontal structure- refers to the departmentalization of an organization into
smaller work units as tasks become increasingly varied and numerous.
Types of Department
Line departments – deal directly with the firm;s primary goods and services
responsible for manufacturing, selling and providing services to clients.
Staff departments- support the activities of the line departments by doing research,
attending to legal matters, performaing public relations duties, etc.
C.Network Structure
Source:slideshare.net
Fantastic! You are two way ahead farther. I am sure you have fun
learning the different organizational structures. The second lesson helped
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you identify the different structures that an organization has. They are not
the same, right? Let’s see how you do it. You answer activity 5 and do the
thinking exercise.
Instruction: Read an article about the life of a CEO. Follow this link:
https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/human-
resources/2018/11/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-ceo.html. Answer the questions
below;
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2.Interview your Barangay Captain through online (you may use your mobile
phone or zoom) . Discuss his/her perspectives on role, authority,
responsibilities, and accountability to superiors.
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Terrific! It would easy for you now to look on some businesses how
their organization work and to determine the kind of structure they have. Do
you know that the system adapted by each organization is also an influence
based on theories and principles founded by our great business philosophers?
To give you a better understanding of what I am emphasizing about, let’s
start with our next lesson.
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LESSON 3. Organization Theories and Applications
TRADITIONAL THEORIES
There are several kinds of traditional theories applied in an organization.
1.Simple Theory
2. Functional Theory
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Example: A marketing firm that markets cars and related products
like tires, car batteries and accessories.
3.Divisional Theory
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MODERN THEORIES
1.Team Design
Source: organimi.com
Source: taalyfy.com
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3.Boundary-Less Design
Source:
Prezi.com
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Activity 5. Let’s Do It!
Look around in General Santos City. Choose 5(five) businesses that you like.
Describe its internal organization and identify what organizational theory they
belong. How they apply that theory in their organization?
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Amazing! You deserve a treat. The three lessons you have went through
provide a clearer view of your understanding about organization and
management. You did activity on each lesson to test your comprehension by
applying those concepts in real life. The last topic is an essential function in
an organization to keep an organization on the run. Let’s proceed.
LESSON 4. Delegation
Delegation
3.Assigning of responsibility.
- managers must explain that the responsibility assigned to the
selected subordinate is an expectation for him or her to perform the assigned
tasks as well.
Bravo! You have still one more before you complete this module. As a
practice, answer this activity first.
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Activity 6. Practice
Guide Questions:
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Great! It is nice to write down our thoughts about this topic, right?.
You have stocked up few concepts of an organization already. You understood
better to learn systems common to see among organizations. Coming up is a
lesson about distinguishing what is formal and informal group. To learn more,
keep going to the next lesson.
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LESSON 5. Formal and Informal Organizations
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Activity 7. Practice.
Instruction: List down five examples in each group that you know belong
to these two groups.
What’s More?
Now, that you are done with the lessons of this module, take a look at
one of the biggest organizations in this country. Decribe the elements on how
it is being managed by the owner/s. Write down your observation/s. Read the
profile of the SM Company through this link:
https://www.sminvestments.com/company/corporate-profile
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Organizational Structure
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Delegating Tasks
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Type of Organization
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Rubrics:
Excellent 10 Very Good 8 Good 7 Fair 5
Answer all Answer all Some indicators Tried to answer
indicators indicators but are correct while some leaving few
correctly. some explanation some are not. indicators blank.
Explanations are need to expound
concise and direct. more.
I realized that___________________________________________________________
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I resolved that__________________________________________________________
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What I Can Do?
You have lots of fun working the activities, haven’t you? Let us look
closer on your family. Take it as an organization and apply all the elements
you have learned in this module. Do the activity 9 and enjoy!
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Rubrics:
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Excellent 10 Very Good 8 Good 7 Fair 5
Answer all Answer all Some indicators Tried to answer
indicators indicators but are correct while some leaving few
correctly. some explanation some are not. indicators blank.
Explanations are need to expound
concise and direct. more.
Assessment
Let us see how you fare this time in your assessment. Are you ready?
Post-Test
Direction: Read carefully. Circle the letter you choose in each question .
1.In an organization, where many different units and tasks, using different skills
and work activities coordinating with one another for a common end. What is the
term assigning different tasks to different people?
a. Coordination
b. Integration
c. Division of labor
d. Delegation of tasks
a. Delegation of tasks
b. Integration
c. Division of labor
d. Coordination
3.In an organization, the process in which different individuals and units perform
different tasks. What is this?
a. Specialization
b. Delegation
c. Coordination
d. Division of labor
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4. KCC mall has CEO wo give orders to the middle managers. In a same way, middle
managers give orders to the subordinates , who in return report what they have
done. What type of organizational structure is this?
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. Neutral
d. Network
5. It is a type of department where people deal directly with the firms’ primary
goods and services. It is called;
a. Horizontal Structure
b. Matrix approach
c. Staff department
d Line department
a. Vertical
b. Network
c. Neutral
d. Horizontal
6.Most of the organizational designs today are influenced by two main classifications
of theories. These are modern and traditional theories. There are different types of
design in each theory. An entrepreneur who has small business with a handful of
subordinates is an example of traditional theory. What type of traditional design?
a. simple
b. Functional
c. Divisional
d. Team design
8. This organizational design is very common of those business that start out as
entrepreneurial ventures. What is this?
a. Simple
b. Functional
c. Modern
d. Traditional
a. Matrix-Project Design
b. Functional
c. Divisional
d. Team design
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10.In an organization, it refers to assigning in a new or additional task to a
subordinate. What is this?
a. Command
b. Delegation
c. Apprehension
d. Representative
11. As a good manager, you delegate task with an intention of helping you employees.
What is the best intention you can offer?
a. Authority
b. Accountability
c. Ownership
d. Expectation
a. Formal
b. Informal
c. Alumni
d. Association
a.Formal
b . Informal
c. Friendship
d. Committee
a. Congregation
b. Informal
c. Friendship
d. Formal
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Additional Activities
Finally, you are done with this module. Be proud for such accomplishment
because that knowledge you gain is something you can use to a bigger purpose.
Congratulations!
Instruction: Draw a concept map of your learnings through out this module. Provide
brief description of your understanding on the concepts of organizing by filling out
important concepts in the circles.
Organization
Rubrics:
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1.c
2.d
3.a
4.a
5.d
6.d
7.a
8.a
9.d
10.b
11.c
12.a
13.b
14.a
15.d
Answer Key:
REFERENCES:
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