The sustainable organizational design

Running Head: SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
Sustainable organisational design
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SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN1
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Implication of contingency theories for managers..........................................................................2
Structural dimensions......................................................................................................................3
Formalization...............................................................................................................................3
Centralization...............................................................................................................................4
Contextual dimensions.....................................................................................................................4
Environment................................................................................................................................4
Organization goals and strategies................................................................................................4
Ethical considerations......................................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6

SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN2
Introduction
An organizational design includes activities like provision, coordination, structures,
supervision and processes that work towards the achievement of the goal of the organization.
Organizational design includes many dimensions like specialization, formalization,
centralization, hierarchy of authority and professionalism (Albers, Wohlgezogen and Zajac,
2016). The objective of the assignment is to discuss the key aspects of organizational designs
like structural and contextual dimensions of the organization. Further in the assignment, it also
includes hoe these dimensions affect the stakeholder inside and outside the organization. The
assignment further explains the implications of contingency theory for the managers as well as
the ethical consideration and implications of the dimensions of the organization design.
Implication of contingency theories for managers
A contingency theory is a management theory that explains that there is no proper way to
organize or run a business, to lead a corporation or to make choices. As a substitute, the optimum
development of achievement is contingent or reliant on the interior and exterior situation.
The contingency theories have impacted the managers in the organizations. When the
organizational structure is revised, the administration reviews the managerial thinking in
determining the efficiency. One of the popular strategy is implementing the theory of
contingency management which is based on the fact that there are numerous methods for
managers to implement choices in an association grounded on various aspects. In simple
arguments, the contingency theory of management involves elasticity for the managers to assess
every condition and create conclusions exclusive to the circumstances (Alexander, 2017).
Application of the contingency theory of management entails managers to be attentive and