Flat organizations - Martela et al
8 important questions on Flat organizations - Martela et al
In the article of Martela et al Weber's bureaucracy, Mintzberg's adhocracy and SMO's are compared, among other things based on basic structural arrangements, managerial power over subordinates and decision making power. What is the difference between these three organizations?
Bureaucracy: Hierarchical
Adhocracy: Matrix
SMO: Flat
- Managerial power
Bureaucracy: Extensive
Adhocracy: Loosened, especially within teams
SMO: Radical decentralization
- Decision making
Bureaucracy: Hierarchical
Adhocracy: Selective decentralization
SMO: Radical decentralization
We can also compare the three types of organization with each other based on Provision of reward, including rewarding desired behavior and eliminating free riding. Elaborate about the difference between bureaucracy, adhocracy and SMO.
- Reward desired behavior
Bureaucracy: monetary systems, bonus systems, advancement options etc.
Adhocracy: team-based bonus
SMO: monetary compensation with salary levels and bonuses through peer-based process.
- Eliminate free riding
Bureaucracy: supervisors responsible for monitoring actions and output.
Adhocracy: supervisor responsible for monitoring. Team members are accountable for each other
SMO: employees accountable for and monitored by each other.
What is the difference between bureaucracy, adhocracy and SMO regarding provision of information, including direction setting and coordination of interdependent tasks?
Bureaucracy: strict task boundaries and precise instructions.
Adhocracy: teams have necessary information needed for doing the work. The rest is for the manager.
SMO: Transparency about all key information
- Coordination of interdependent tasks
Bureaucracy: Standardized procedures and top-down task allocation and monitoring.
Adhocracy: Within team through constant communication, within-function is hierarchically.
SMO: Within team through constant communication, and within function through coordination roles and IT systems.
- Higher grades + faster learning
- Never study anything twice
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
For my 1st exam I got a C. Then, I started looking for ways to learn better and I came across Study Smart. Since then I have scored a A+, A, A- and another A. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to hear it. I am so happy with it!!
I was struggling to finish all my first-year subjects for 3 years. Then I discovered Study Smart, which helped me to finish all of them within 3 months.
Because of StudySmart, things are going well in many ways. Before, I always had study stress and no time for anything. Now I feel calm and confident (because of the program). I used to score a B, now I usually score an A or A+.
Hey Chris, I really want to thank you very much for developing the platform, I usually got around C for my exams, now I scored an A+, an A and a A- !!
Since using Study Smart, my average has increased significantly. I even completed a statistics course with a A+ while I'm bad at statistics. I took on extra courses this year, because of Study Smart. Thanks so much!
Ever since I started studying with StudySmart I passed all my exams !!! No more re-sits!! At first, I was happy with a pass and now I only get good grades. Many thanks!
I aced all the courses I studied with Study Smart. For law, I first scored a D, and now an A! I’m 100% sure that I’ll pass all the courses I study with Study Smart.
I always thought I studied well. My grades were fine. I could never have imagined that applying these study skills would have such a huge and direct impact on my grades, my speed and the pleasure I have in learning.
For the first time, I finally feel totally confident about the way I learn. I have the perfect overview and make great progress in terms of speed and the grades I get. Thanks, Chris!
I immediately started to enjoy learning again, and my grades soared. All of a sudden, everything went better. I highly recommend Study Smart to all students..
Being able to create my materials online made the process of studying so much smoother and quicker. I no longer have to spend a huge amount of my time on creating my summaries.
At first, my notes were a mess. Now I use Study Smart to take my notes in a perfectly structured way. It helps me to save a lot of time and do other things I enjoy.
Students that study with Study Smart get better grades. The system applies all the learning methods in such a way that both well-performing students and students who struggle perform much better.
Hi Chris, I would like to thank you very much. Last year I scored C on a course, and this year I got an A+ thanks to your method! Thank you very much!
The largest effect is that my child is more enthusiastic about school! Every parent wants their children to be happy at school, Study Smart made it happen.
In high school, I failed several exams, and that has really changed now. I actually needed this tool very much back then. Since I started studying with StudySmart, I haven't had any D's. My average score is now an A and those are results I would have never had in the past
With my old method, I passed only 3 out of 8 courses. Since I started taking my notes digitally in Study Smart, I have passed all my courses on the first try. For me, StudySmart takes away the stress of wondering if I will pass or not.
Thanks to StudySmart, I passed all my exams, and with better grades than before! On top of that, I have mastered a very good study method now, which I am confident will help me earn my degree.
What are the three boundary conditions which describe the context in which SMO are most likely to have competitive advantage? (These can also be considered to be the contingency factors)
- Output customization
- Proactive workforce (ethics, motivation, expertise)
What are the three drawbacks of SMO's?
2. Homophily --> attract people that are alike
3. Difficult to determine long-term strategy.
Why do self-managing organizations become more relevant? (3 reasons)
2. Increasing usage of IT -systems
3. Increasing professional workforce
To achieve the goals, organizations must overcome four universal problems. What are the four universal problems as discussed by Martela?
2. Task allocation
3. Provision of rewards (including promoting desired behavior and eliminating free riding)
4. Provision of information (including direction setting and coordinating interdependent tasks)
How does Martela et al define self-managing organizations?
The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:
- A unique study and practice tool
- Never study anything twice again
- Get the grades you hope for
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
