ORGANIZATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS -
Examine each of the organizational characteristics listed below. Indicate on each scale the degree to which you would prefer to work in an organization with that feature.
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Span of control
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(wide) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (narrow)
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Time span over Which employees Can commit resources
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(long) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (short)
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Degree of centralization In decision-making
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(low) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (high)
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Quantity of formal rules
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(low) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (high)
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Basis of authority
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(knowledge) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (position)
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Specificity of job goals
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(low) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (high)
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Opportunity to interact With persons in other Units and groups
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(high) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (low)
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Range of compensation Between jobs
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(high) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (low)
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Number of levels of Authority
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(low) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (high)
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Purpose and content Of communications
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(advice & information) 5
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4
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3
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2
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1 (instruct & decision)
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Now, reflect on your responses to this exercise. If you scored high (above 30), then you'll probably be more satisfied working in an organic (flexible, less levels to top, faster pace) type of organization. If you scored low (below 20), then you'll probably be more satisfied working in a mechanistic (structured, multiple levels, slower pace) type of organization. If you scored between 20 and 30, you do not have a preference for either type of organization. What did your score show?