Organisation size

6 important questions on Organisation size

What are the points in favour of the size imperative?

1. Increasing size promotes structural differentiation but at a decreasing rate
2. Increasing size is associated with greater specialisation and formalisation

What are the points against the size imperative?

1. Size affects structure only in organisations that have professional managers
2. Size is related to structure, but does not necessarily cause it
3. Size is the result, not the cause

What are the characteristics of a small business?

1. High centralisation
2. Low formalisation
3. Low differentiation
4. Fewer barriers to communication
5. No agency relationship
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What are the reasons for downsizing?

1. Increased competition
2. Computerisation and automation
3. Technological obsolescence
4. Declining profitability
5. Information technology and middle management
6. The realisation that size of itself does not bring advantages
7. Changes in strategy
8. Changes in structure
9. The rise of outsourcing

What are the benefits organisations hope to gain from downsizing?

1. Lowered overheads
2. Less bureaucracy
3. Faster decision-making
4. Smoother communications
5. Greater entrepreneurship
6. Increased productivity

What is survivor's syndrome?

When moral falls after a downsizing, due to being scared

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