What is an Organization?
Importance of Organizations
Dimensions of Organization Design
Structural Dimensions
Formalization
Specialization
Hierarchy of authority
Centralization
Professionalism
Personnel Ratios
Contextual Dimensions
Size
Organizational technology
Environment
Goals and strategy
Culture
Performance and Effectiveness Outcomes
Mitzberg’s Organizational Types
Organizations require adaptability. Many organizations are focused on building learning organizations which promotes communication and collaboration

From Vertical to Horizontal Structure
From Routine Tasks to Empowered Roles
From Formal Control Systems to Shared Information
From Competitive to Collaborative Strategy
From Rigid to Adaptive Culture