供应链管理的原理及应用第七章供应链与生产管理.pptVIP

The matrix structure assigns functional specialists to interdisciplinary teams that are supervised by project leaders. This structure combines product departmentalization and functional departmentalization. Because workers in the matrix have two bosses—their functional department managers and their product managers—the matrix breaks the unity-of-command concept. The matrix has strong points: it facilitates coordination between multiple projects that are complex and interdependent, and it efficiently allocates specialists. The matrix also has several weaknesses: it can create confusion, foster power struggles, and increase employee stress. So, the matrix has met with mixed success. * Three sets of organizational variables stimulate innovation: structure, culture, and human resource practices. Structural variables affect innovation in three ways: (1) organic structures promote innovation, (2) plentiful resources stimulate innovation, and (3) effective communication overcomes barriers to innovation. All three require the commitment of top management. Innovative organizations encourage experimentation and risk-taking behavior by rewarding both successes and failures. Such organizations are likely to have the following seven characteristics: 1. Acceptance of ambiguity 2. Tolerance of the impractical 3. Low external controls 4. Tolerance of risk 5. Tolerance of conflict 6. Focus on ends rather than on means 7. Open systems focus Innovative organizations train and develop their members to keep their knowledge, skills, and abilities current; offer job security rather than the fear of being fired to promote risk-taking; and encourage individuals to become champions of change. Once a new idea is developed, champions of change promote the idea and build support. Then, they overcome resistance to the idea and ensure that the innovation is completed. These persons are self confident, energetic, persistent, risk-takers. In addition, they have the decision-making discretion