It has been popular to see organizations as chains: linear sequences of activities. But many organizations don’t fit this, and even ones that partially do can benefit from considering alternative perspectives: organizing as hubs, webs, and/or sets. This can make a huge difference to how you manage.
In this topic you will:
- Be introduced to four ways of thinking about organizations: as chains, hubs, webs, and sets
- Understand how varied managing can be in these different forms
- Appreciate the impact of considering management not just atop a chain or set, but at the center of a hub and within a web