NATURE AND STRUCTURES AND

ORGANIZATION
WHAT IS LEARNING ORGANIZATION?

• A learning organization is defined as an • A learning organization has learned to

organization that constantly transform adapt and confront problems because all
and innovates itself through continuous members are encouraged to take part in
learning and knowledge acquisition. solving critical issues.
THE THREE ELEMENTS OF LEARNING
ORGANIZATION
• First, the organization has a supportive
learning environment where employees are
not afraid to voice out their opinions,
commit mistakes, or present their point of
view. They are not judged because they
learn to appreciate each other’s
differences. They continue to explore, take
risk and learn new things. They are not
overstressed with the work load and are
given ample time to reflect and think about
the organization’s processes.
• Second, there is an availability of learning
processes and practices which consist of
generation, collection, interpretation, and
dissemination of information relevant to
the company’s operation. These include
technological trends, development of new
product ideas, training and education of
employees and intelligence reports
regarding the competition and customers.
• with relevant information on hand, knowledge- sharing becomes crucial through
meetings, forums, and discussion among employees, customers, suppliers, and distributors.
It ensured that information is shared with those who need them.
• Third, a learning organization needs leaders who can effectively reinforce learning. These
leaders encourage their employees to learn and think creatively.
NATURE OF ORGANIZATION

• The term ‘ organization ’ became prominent in management during the late 1920s and
early 1930s. Some theorists define it as a social group that is oriented toward a purpose.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND STRUCTURE

• The overall design of an organizational structure focuses on three aspects:

• Work activities, reporting relationship, departmental grouping options.
NATURE AND STRUCTURES OF
ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN

• Identifies the essential task and operations of the company, establishes effective work
relationship,and divides the company into departments that will contribute toward
achieving its goals and objectives.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Is the framework that shows how each component of the company relates to each other.
CONFIGURATIONS AND ELEMENTS OF
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
An organizational structure can be configured or arrange in two ways.
Mechanistic structure- is a rigid and tightly controlled structure that resembles a
bureaucracy.
Organic structure- is more flexible and highly adoptable and the organization is
decentralized and less formal.
THE 6 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Work specialization- refers to the way jobs are divided into steps or an individual task.
Departmentalization- refers to the grouping of similar functions, jobs, and task into
departments,
Chain of command- indicates the communication and work relationship between employees and
managers.
• Authority- is the right inherent in a managerial position to give directions to all people.
• Responsibility- the obligation to perform duties assigned to an employee
• Unity of command- requires an employee should only report to one superior.
• Span of control- refers to the number of employee a manager can effectively and
efficiently manage.
• Degree of centralization- refers to the extent authority and decision-making
• Formalization- the process of standardizing rules and guidelines.
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