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RUNNING HEAD: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
As we look further into our analysis we must discuss two important topics:
Organizational Structure: “The formal system of task and reporting relationships that an organization establishes to coordinate and motivate its employees” (George, Jennifer & Jones, G (2005) Organizational Behavior p. 547).
Organizational Culture- “The set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave toward each other and toward people outside the organization” (p.535).
As we look at these two areas of interest within the walls of Green River, we must notice where the organization is currently and where the organization plans to go with the implementation of changes. Currently the employees and management are working in a capacity that fulfills the needs that fit the organization minimally as compared to the Aberdeen Plant. In order to increase productivity for Green River the changes that occur will also affect the structure and culture of the company to a great degree and these areas will need to be structured in a way that suits the organization as a whole.
There are several strategies that would need to be considered to support the desired changes and the outcome of these changes. According to George & Jones (2005), “Because each organization faces a different set of contingencies, there is no “one best way” to design an organization: The best design is the one that fits the organizations specific situation” (p.505). With that said it is important to address Green River’s specific situations:
• Green River employees are already trained for specific job related tasks
• Green R ...