Organisational Structure & Its Characteristics- An Analysis

Organisational
Structure & Its
Characteristics- An
Analysis

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Meaning of organisational theory...............................................................................................1
Analysis of Classical Approaches...............................................................................................1
Analysis of Neoclassical Approaches.........................................................................................3
Forces that shape the organisation..............................................................................................4
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Organisation refers to the business which is formed by certain number of individuals who
have common objectives so as to achieve those goals. It can be in any of the form which exist in
business world. Also, it is an important part of the economy as the growth depends on the
working of such organisations to a great extent. There are number of theories which can be
applied within the workplace for carrying the activities effectively. In this report, Google LLC
has been taken which is an American company that has business in many countries in the world.
It provides internet related services and products which are comprise of wide varieties. This
report describes the organizational theory by bifurcating into classical and neo-classical, their
evolution together with the assessment of forces which are responsible for shaping the
organisations and their structures in forthcoming years.
MAIN BODY
Meaning of organisational theory
Organisational theory focuses on the structure, relationship, environment and design that
exist within the workplace. It emphasise on the relationship of various functions and elements
with the help of which all the activities are carried. It also includes the behaviour of people
working in there. Organisational theory has been categorised into many categories but this report
consist the discussion about two approaches only, which are classical and neo-classical. These
theories have been transformed as per the current situations in order to make them suitable for
the entities.
Analysis of Classical Approaches
Classical approach of organisation theory emphasizes on the employees working at the
workplace. It is completely traditional in its origin which concentrates on the structure and
management of the organisation. In other words, it can said that the light is put on physical and
economic needs of the staff and other needs are not considered. The approaches related to
classical theory has been provided underneath:
Henry Fayol – Principles of Organisation
Principles of organisation was given by Henry Fayol who is recognised as the father of
modern management. These are applied to make changes in prevailing condition of the
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