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LEGAL PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT: ATP 106
ORGANIZATION
INTRODUCTION
Element in management.
Involvesclustering activities in a form that encourages the
achievement of the enterprise’s set goals.
The better the organizational structure, the more effective
the execution of mandated roles.
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OFFICE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE PRACTICE
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Steps cont...
Review the company objectives and assess if the activities and jobs are
meeting the objectives.
Consider alternative ways of re-organizing the office e.g. reducing the
number of workers or introducing machines (lean management).
Make recommendations to management for approval.
Implement the changes by preparing a new organizational chart and job
description.
Communicate to the workers and conduct training where necessary. This
reduces resistance to change.
Review and evaluate in order to assess if the new policies are effective.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
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vertical chart,
horizontal chart,
circular / spherical / concentric chart.
matrix chart
Vertical Chart
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Horizontal Chart
Circular Chart
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Matrix Chart
Flat organization:
Characterized by a wide span of control and very few levels of authority.
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Traditional method.
Authority and responsibility flow in a straight line from top to
bottom.
Each department is independent and autonomous and it’s headed
by a line manager who may / may not be a qualified specialist.
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Disadvantages:
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Organization by Committee:
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