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organization Organizational Design should be seen as a tool for the implementation of organizational strategies and the attainment of organizational goals.
Given by Max Weber, a German sociologist A bureaucracy is defined as an organization founded on a legitimate and formal system of authority. Weber considered bureaucratic organization as being logical, rational and highly efficient.
First model of OD, still serves as basic foundation for the understanding and application of new OD approaches Despite the changes in technology and workers attitude, operational efficiency and effectiveness can still be improved by the selective application of such bureaucratic principals.
Example: McDonalds
Reflects the social and psychological implications of organizational life Following are the two behavioral models of OD:
Socio Technical systems theory Likerts Systems 4 organization
Rensis Likerts research deals with the following eight characteristics of organizations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The The The The The The The The Leadership Process Motivation Process communication Process Interaction Process Decision Process Goal Setting Process Control Process Performance Goals
Strengths:
Emphasis on behavioral processes organization No best way to design the organizations of the
Tall Hierarchy Paternalistic relationship b/w boss/ subordinate High degree of formalization with endless paperwork Divisional structure with little delegation Bloated Organization structure