What are Morgan's 8 Organizational Metaphors? An Organization is Like a...

The video explores Gareth Morgan's eight organizational metaphors, each offering a unique perspective on understanding organizations. These metaphors include viewing organizations as machines, organisms, brains, cultures, political systems, psychic prisons, flux and transition, and instruments of domination. By combining these metaphors, one can gain a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics and the roles individuals play within them.

What is the primary benefit of using multiple metaphors to understand organizations?

• It eliminates the need for further analysis.

• It simplifies the complexity of organizations.

• It provides a singular perspective.

• It offers a comprehensive understanding.

Which metaphor emphasizes the importance of process and efficiency in organizations?

• Brain

• Culture

• Machine

• Organism

How does the organism metaphor view organizations?

• As rigid structures

• As adaptable entities

• As information processors

• As political systems

What does the culture metaphor suggest is more important than strategy?

• Power

• Culture

• Adaptability

• Efficiency

In the political systems metaphor, what is crucial for a manager to develop?

• Creative thinking

• Financial knowledge

• Political acumen

• Technical skills

What does the psychic prison metaphor highlight about organizations?

• Their strategic focus

• Their efficiency

• Their potential to be toxic

• Their adaptability

What is the focus of the final metaphor, instruments of domination?

• Overcoming competition

• Cultural development

• Organizational creativity

• Information processing