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Organizational Structure

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Inadequate Organizational Structure

The foundation and base of a business is the organization structure since it can facilitate

effective work process and communication. When difficulties and problems arise within an

organization, systems designed to cope with its functioning are developed to avoid disruptions in

its functioning. In case an organization is unequipped to address the problems at a certain level,

one must move through many management layers before coming to a decision. In this case, the

organization structure should be adjusted and reviewed to meet the demands of the organization.

According to Hax, exterior and interior changes need constant modification of the organizational

structure so as to cover a favorable management of operating (Hergy, 2009, p. 12). With

reference to Haxs article (1981), there are eight symptoms showing inadequate organizational

structure. For an organization to run well, it must address all the inadequacy hence ensure the

survival of the organization. Focus must be attributed to the significant factors that can lead to

organization success. This paper seeks to address two of the symptoms.

Lack of Coordination among Division

Productivity in an organization, complication of process, and delay in completion of tasks

can diminish due to the lack of coordination. For proper coordination of an entire organization,

the organization will have to effectively offer its systematic integration of all the business

process hence create accountability within the organization. Implementation of this type of

system allows interdepartmental harmonization between all the employees. It is also important to

recognize the symptoms and signs to help prevent further damage. One of the symptoms of the

lack of coordination is delay. When an organization lacks coordination, labor and production

delays will cause ineffectiveness within the organization. Implementation of control measures

that can reduce redundancies may direct the organization towards well-established coordination.
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This may be able to improve the organizations performance. The lack of coordination within the

organization creates gaps in distributing and acquisition of information that will lead to

mismanagement in opportunities. This can make the organization have redundant competition as

compared to the other organizations. For proper distribution and acquisition of information, the

organization should be able to improve its coordination amongst departments so that transfer of

information can be radical.

Lack of Opportunities for General Manager Development

Managerial development can be considered to be an important aspect in corporate

strategic planning. This is because a manager plays a significant role in the success of an

organization. Organizations should be able to organize in-service developmental training for

managers to be able to execute and perform the goals, missions, and aims of the organizations.

For an organization to become a performing one, its leadership should be improved. Managerial

development is also a vital phenomenon since it has large impacts on the vitality of the

organization. For an organization management to change, skills such as leadership and

communication are needed in effective running of organizations. The managerial support

systems, leadership, formality and the other organizational structure must be lifted to strategic

level for the operations of an organization to be standard (Hax & Majluf, 1981, p. 18).

Conclusion

It is important to make the organizational structure effective so that running of the

organization is simple. Good structure can lead to productivity of the organization. Coordination

between departments and employees in an organization is essential for the management hence

the measures needed to uplift it will have positive impact on organizations success. Management
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plays the key role in running of an organization. In order to have good managers, the

organization should train and educate them.

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References

Hax, C. M. (1981). Organizational Design: A survey and an Approach. Feature Article , 1-19.

Hergy, T. (2009). Importance of Proper Organizational Structure. Journal of Management , 3-12.