Organization theory & structure Solve Assignment June 2024

Description

NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Organisational Theory, Structure and Design
Internal Assignment Applicable for April 2024 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
Instructions:
 All Questions carry equal marks.
 All Questions are compulsory
 All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples, illustrations as far as possible.
 All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
 Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of reference.
 Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from other students is not allowed.
 Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.
1. An organisation is considered as a system where different interrelated components interact with each other to attain common goals. What according to you are the various components of an organisation as a system? Give suitable examples.
(10 Marks)

2. The Neoclassical Approach is developed by Elton Mayo and his associates. What do you think is the assumption of this approach? In this context explain the important features of this approach that managers should be aware of. Add corporate examples.
(10 Marks)
3. Without an effective organisational structure, employees would not be clear about their job roles and there would be no chain of command to follow. Keeping the above scenario in mind, explain with examples:
a. Discuss the key features of the line and staff organisational structure. (5 Marks)
b. Explain which features are needed to create a Matrix Organisation Structure.
(5 Marks)
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