Organizational Design: Understanding Span of Control, Hierarchy, Delegation, Centralization and Decentralization

The video tutorial covers organizational design, distinguishing it from job design, and explores key concepts such as span of control, hierarchy, delegation, and centralization vs decentralization. It explains how these elements affect management and organizational efficiency, using examples like Steinway and Yamaha to illustrate different spans of control. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of adapting these concepts to suit individual company needs.

What role does organizational design play in unifying departments and individuals?

In what scenarios would a narrow span of control be preferred over a wide span of control?

How can the concept of delegation lead to personal development within an organization?

What factors should be considered when determining the appropriate level of centralization in an organization?