One Smooth Stone-Case Study #4 PDF

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One Smooth Stone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7NAquiFBq8 Names: Cody Loftin, Ben Light

1.Define the basic types of organizational structures. Which type of structure is evident at OSS? The three types of organizational structures are functional, divisional, and matrix. Divisional structure is typically used in large corporations and divide their attention among different organizations with specialized assistance. Functional structure structures each part of the organization according to the purpose each part serves. Matrix structure utilizes both of these systems to capitalize on the benefits offered by each style of structure. OSS is a functional structure, its parts are specified and made to be effective for their purposes.

1. Would you characterize OSS as a mechanistic organization or an organic organization? Is this the appropriate structure given the business environment?

OSS is an organic organization; it is laid out to be very much a horizontally arranged business where authority and power is not from one higher up, but rather shared across the board. I think given the type of work that OSS does, this is a good structure as most employees at OSS will require individual allowances for employees to autonomously make decisions within their specified role or currently assigned task. 2.

What are the 3 types of control? How is the use of each type of control evident in the One Smooth stone video?

There are three major types of controls used by managers; feedforward, concurrent, and feedback. We see all of these present in OSS. Managers are present to play a big role in the company; they are in charge over the employees and help control what goes on. Feedforward is seen by them having a system in place for everything that happens.

Concurrent is seen by the regulating ongoing activities that are a part of transformation process to ensure that they conform to organizational standards.

3. What are the 3 levels of culture? How are these levels evident at OSS?

The three levels of culture are Underlying assumptions, Norms and values, and artifacts and behavior. what a newcomer, visitor or consultant would notice (e.g., dress, organization charts, physical layout, degree and formality, logos, and mission statement. What we would be told is the reason things are the way they are and should be. Company philosophy, norms and justifications. What they deeply believe in and act on Unconscious, taken for granted beliefs about the organization and its work/purpose, about people, rewards etc .

5: Explain the strategies used to attract, develop and maintain a quality workforce at OSS?

They keep a fun and controlled environment. The workers are comfortable and like working there. This keeps them in place and gives them a good reputation for people who are looking to join. It also helps them keep getting clients from that reputation and environment that they have set in place.

6: How is this linked to management philosophy?

Management philosophy is a set of beliefs or rules used by managers to help them make decisions. This is linked by OSS runs they’re managers and company the same way. The company has a set of rules and ways that they follow on how to run their company and how the workers do things and act. The extra layer refers to the meaning or reason as to why you would choose to use those rules. This is important because it provides a powerful sense of purpose and motivation. A good management philosophy gives direction and cohesion to the organization....