ABSTRACT

The last two chapters covered the areas of planning and organizational design. We saw how the mission of an organization becomes the foundation on which the strategic and operational plans are built. Specifi c goals and objectives are then established. The plans also indicate how human and fi nancial resources are to be used to meet the organization’s goals and objectives. The organizing process is designed to move plans from an idea to a reality. The manager designs the organization to fulfi ll the plans. The structure of the organization, the lines of communication, and the combinations of vertical, horizontal, and matrix relationships are established among the departments and projects. Departments and other subunits are created to support the plan effectively.