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ORGANIZATION AND ENVIRONMENT
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Organizational Domain
“The domain of an organization is the claim it stakes
out for itself with respect to: (1) range of products
offered, (2) markets served, and (3) services rendered.”
Domain is closely related to the task environment of the
organization.
DOMAIN CONSENSUS
Domain consensus is the extent that there is general
agreement on an organization’s expectations both for
members of an organization and for others with whom
they interact, about what the organization will and will
not do.
Selection of a specific domain significantly influences
other choices that an organization must make (financing,
structure, personnel, etc.)
Organizations may have multiple domains.
ORGANIC ORGANIZATION
Organic organizations are relatively flexible and adaptable.
They rely on lateral communication rather than vertical
communication. Influence is based upon expertise and
knowledge rather than on authority of position.
Responsibilities are defined loosely rather than rigid job
definitions. Emphasis is on exchanging information rather
than on giving direction.
DISTURBED-REACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS
A more complex environment than either placid one.
Many similar organizations seeking similar ends. One
or more may be large and have ability to influence the
environment. Two or three large companies can
dominate an industry.
Organizations in this type of environment used planned
tactical initiatives, calculate reactions by other, and
develop counteractions. This requires flexibility and a
structure with some decentralization.