Task 1 Template And Outline For Submission

NOTE: Before submitting Task 1 - Insert Name, Student ID, and Delete anything highlighted in Red Insert your answer below the actual task statement/assignment and keep the task statement in place . Name: Student ID: Task 1: Organizational Structure A. Describe an organizational structure you would select for the consulting business in the scenario by doing the following: 1. Chosen Organizational Structure (A1) Describe the main features of one of the following organizational structures that would meet the needs of the consulting business and explain how this structure applies to the scenario. • functional • divisional • matrix • teams TIPS – Choose one of the listed organizational structures (functional, divisional, matrix, teams) then describe the structure's main features. Next, explain how the chosen organizational structure applies to the consulting business within the given scenario. You must use the consulting business in the scenario, do not create your own business or this aspect will not pass. 2. Chosen Organizational Structure and the Four Factors (A2) Using the chosen organizational structure described in part A1, explain how each of the following four factors works within the organizational structure selected for the consulting business in the scenario: • functions or departments • chain of command • centralized or decentralized • level of formality TIPS – Using the organizational structure chosen in part A1, explain how the structure can be used to support the four factors listed (functions or departments, chain of command, centralized or decentralized, level of formality.) The discussion should relate to the consulting business in the given scenario and how the organizational structure supports each of the four factors. B. Organizational Structure Aligned with Organizational Theory (B) Describe one of the following organizational theories and explain how it can be used to support the organizational structure described in part A1: • scientific management • bureaucratic • administrative • neoclassical • modern • contingency/situational TIPS – Describe one of the listed organizational theories and explain how it can be used to support the organizational structure described in part A1. The organizational theory and organizational structure should logically align with each other; not all theories and structures work together. C. Describe how an organizational structure can impact the effectiveness of the consulting business in the scenario by doing the following: 1. Organizational Effectiveness of Chosen Structure. (C1). Using the goal-approach model of organizational effectiveness, describe how the organizational structure selected in part A1 can impact the effectiveness of the consulting business in the scenario. TIPS – Describe how the consulting business’ goals can be effectively met using the organizational structure chosen in part A1. Not all goals can be met effectively based on the structure chosen. If they cannot effectively be met, explain why. 2. Comparing Organizational Effectiveness. (C2) Using the goal-approach model of organizational effectiveness, explain the advantages or disadvantages of using one of the organizational structures from the list in part A1 that is different from the structure already selected for the consulting business. TIPS – Choose an organizational structure that is different from the one chosen in part A1. Then explain the advantages or disadvantages of the structure and how effectively the consulting business’ goals can be met using the chosen organizational structure. Not all goals can be met effectively based on the structure chosen. If they cannot effectively be met, explain why. Sources TIPS – List your sources ONLY If you are referencing work through quoted, paraphrased, or summarized content. Sources must be given credit to the original author. Please identify the ‘Big Four’ requirements 1.Author’s name 2.Date Publish 3.Name of Book or Article with Publication Professional Communication – TIPS - PROOFREAD! – ensure there are little to no grammatical errors. Please work with the Writing Center for additional assistance and watch the Professional Communications Video on the Course Resource Page. You can also download free grammar checkers, such as Grammarly or Ginger. Microsoft provides a spelling and grammar checker under the review tab in a Word document. 2