DepEd-Polanco NHS: Senior High School Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

Organizing as a Management Function

LAS for Organization and Management (Grade 11)
Quarter 3 - Week #6

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I – Background of the top-level managers flows down to middle-level managers to

Good day, students! Are you doing well? This
Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) was written for you in mind. This
LAS to help you define and identify the different types of
organizing
II- Learning Competencies:
After going through this LAS, you are expected to:
1. Analyze the nature of organizations and types of
organization structures (MELCs Code: ABM_AOM11- Ia-
b-3)
2. Apply organization theories for effective business
management.
department heads to rank-and-file employees It also follows a
command and control style of management wherein business
hierarchy is manifested since the decision-making solely relies on
top-level managers. On the other hand, a horizontal structure refers
to the departmentalization of an organization into smaller work units
as tasks become increasingly varied and numerous. This type of
organizational structure is decentralized and decision-making could
be made at various levels because rank-and-file employees are also
empowered by having the authority to make decisions for business
operations. This creates collaboration and coordination among
employees, regardless of positions. Below are samples of vertical and
horizontal organizational structures

III- Essential knowledge, concepts and activities

Organizing is a key function in management which involves

proper combination and allocation of both the human and
nonhuman resources. The combination of these resources will
ultimately result to the goal of management – maximum
efficiency. Thus, we can define the organizing function as a
process of identifying people, assigning them for a specific task,
coordinating horizontally and vertically with one another, and
establishing authority to achieve goals and objectives. Figure 1: Vertical Organizational Structure

The key role of organizing function is to create a

harmonious working environment. Without the organizing
function, all goals and objectives set for the organization will go
to waste. Coordination refers to a process that connect work
activities of different units of the firm in order to achieve its
overall goal. Structural mechanisms must be devised in order to
increase collaboration and coordination (Cabrera, et al. 2016)
while division of labor involves assigning of different tasks,
mostly according to specialization, to different people in an
organization (Benjamin and Del Castillo 2016). Figure 2: Horizontal Organizational Structure

In all organizations, there should be a system which determines
the authority, the work movements, the coordination and
communication between and among the members. This is called
the organizational structure. It creates order by arranging the
various parts of the organization, the workflows, the reporting
relationships, and the communication channels (Quero 2017).
Designing the organizational structure requires the consideration of
basic elements such as departmentalization, pattern of authority, and
span of control. Departmentalization refers to grouping of jobs
based on functions, divisions, or multiple tasks which reflect the
coordination and control of activities.

In all organizations, there should be a system which determines

the authority, the work movements, the coordination and
communication between and among the members. This is called
the organizational structure. It creates order by arranging the
various parts of the organization, the workflows, the reporting
relationships, and the communication channels (Quero 2017). Divisional design – the organization could be grouped according to
management of products, customers, or geographical territory.
There are two types of organizational structures: vertical Presented below is the divisional design (geographical location)
structure and horizontal structure. A vertical structure is organizational structure:
centralized and the decision-making flows from top to bottom.
This type of organizational structure clears out issues related to
authority rights, responsibilities, and relationships (Benjamin and
Del Castillo 2016). Most traditional businesses use this type
because the influence
VERTICAL HORIZONTAL
ORGANIZATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE STRUCTURE

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1. Hierarchal or tall 1. Flat organizational structure
structure Company

2. Centralized (authority 2. Decentralized (authority

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3. All decisions are made by 3. Employees could make
Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this type of
senior or top-level decisions for the daily structure.
executives. operations of the business.

4. Supervisory loads are less 4. Managers are required to ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

for each manager because have experience in various a) It works well with organizations
overall control lies on the tasks. or businesses with many a) There is a tendency of function-
top-level manager. product lines and large duplication, which can cause
scope as to geographical inefficiency.’
5. Communication tends to 5. Communication is generally territory.
b) Complicated for accounting and
be slower and distorted faster and less distorted.
b) Failure of one division does not tax purposes.
because of the number of
impact the operations of other
levels to pass through.
divisions which gives business
flexibility

1. Functional design – it is also called the bureaucratic design

structure. The organization is grouped or divided according
to functions. Employees are grouped together according to
common tasks, skills, or activities. Below is an illustration
showing the functional design organizational structure:
C. Matrix or Hybrid design – this complex design is usually used
by large companies whereby an employee could do multiple tasks
assigned to different divisions. Although it may create confusion, it
provides flexibility and enhances skill development for an employee.
Below is an illustration of a hybrid design organizational structure:

Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this type

of structure.

DISADVANTAGE Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this type of
ADVANTAGES
S structure.

a) Easy communication a) Different functional groups

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
between and among members work according to roles,
a) It is more flexible and dynamic
which allows fast decision- making them susceptible for a) Chain of command becomes
because information and task are
making. one-sided view. complex.
disseminated across departments.
b) This type of structure gives
b) Employees have a little b) Creates conflict between and
b) Members working with employees knowledge and skills
among members, and confusion as
autonomy. Thus, they have a of different tasks of each
same function enables to the accountability of members.
little knowledge department.
people to work and learn with
about other
one another.
functions.

A diagram presenting the organization’s official positions, formal
lines of authority, and organizational structure is known as
organizational chart. In many instances, this chart includes the
name and the position of the staff or personnel. Creating an
organizational chart should include the following elements:
IV. Assessment
Instruction: Write TRUE if the idea of the statement is correct.
Otherwise, write FALSE. (No Erasures)
__________1. Any group or association of a people which is formed
because of a common goal to be achieved is called
an organization.

a. Level of management hierarchy – the organizational chart __________2. Delegation is the process of identifying people,
should present a detailed view of ranks, positions, and name assigning them to tasks, and establishing authority to achieve

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of personnel who are assigned to the given position.
b. Chain of command – the downward and upward vertical
lines give a graphic illustration of the stages of authority
whereby each level of management reports (Valencia, et al.
2009).
c. Division and departmentalization – the organizational
chart should present the overall distribution of functions,
tasks, and manner of division of work within an
organization.
A sample organizational chart of Baguio-Benguet Community
Credit Cooperative (BBCCC) is presented below:
organizational goals.
__________3. Usually, authority resides in position and not in
people.
__________4. An organizational structure in which the decision-
making flows from top to bottom is known as horizontal
structure.
__________5. A vertical structure is also known as tall structure.
__________6. One of the most important elements to be considered
in designing an organizational structure is
departmentalization.

__________7. When the organization is divided according to product

line management, a divisional design organizational
structure is used.

__________8. The most complex design of an organization structure

is the functional design because of members become susceptible to
one-sided view – looking at their own pacing only.

__________9. A hybrid design organizational structure would be the

To avoid confusion between organizational structure and chart,
enumerated below are some of the differences between
organizational structure and organizational chart.
most appropriate in a complex and changing environment.
__________10. An organizational chart is a graphical representation
of an organization structure which shows the name of the personnel,
his/her position, and even his/her duties and activities.

ORG.
ORG. CHART
STRUCTURE

1. It is designed to convey 1. It is designed as visual

the functions in a representation of the
business. organizational structure.

2. It defines the tasks, 2. It shows the name of

purposes, and personnel, his/her job title, and
accountabilities of each may also include his/her
business function and function.
role.

3. It changes infrequently 3. It needs to be changed when

and does not when a a member leaves the
member resigns/leaves the organization.
organization.

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IV. Learning Activities B. Disseminator, monitor, spokesperson

C. Entrepreneur, negotiator, resource allocator
Instructions: Complete the table below by writing (a) two (2) D. Monitor, negotiator, resource allocator
homelife and three (3) learning activities (b) your goals for each
activity (c) are the activities personally done or delegated to
another person and if so, who does the activity (d) amount of
time you spend for each (e) resources or materials that you use to
accomplish the activities. Use a separate sheet for your answer
(preferably long bondpaper)

Resource
Time
Goal for s used to
Person in spent for
Activities the accompli
charge the
Activity shed the
activity
activity

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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DepEd-Polanco NHS: Senior High School Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

Prepared by: Mr. Roseller T. Cabasag – Teacher II

DepEd-Polanco NHS: Senior High School Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

Prepared by: Mr. Roseller T. Cabasag – Teacher II

DepEd-Polanco NHS: Senior High School Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

Prepared by: Mr. Roseller T. Cabasag – Teacher II

DepEd-Polanco NHS: Senior High School Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)

Prepared by: Mr. Roseller T. Cabasag – Teacher II