Can an organization’s structure be changed quickly? Why or why not? Should it be changed
quickly? Why or why not?
An organization has structure for a reason. There are different types of organization
structures for each company. There are some that can be changed quickly but there are some that
will not work for that company.
An organization structure can change quickly but there should be a lot of employee
involvement. A lot of people work differently and some people don’t like change. If the
structure of the organizations changes quickly, there could be some negative outcomes.
Depending on the company, the organization structure plays a vital part of the company. It can
be done but there needs to be work and more thing getting done. According to David Ingram, “A
company’s organizational structure forms the base upon which operational policies are formed.”
He also mentioned that there should communication and explanation. For example, I worked for
a company that one day the company’s name was going to change including logo, mission
statement, and even the colors. There were meetings, emails and a countdown to the date it was
all going to change. This was a global company and it was very exciting to be part of the change.
The structure did change a bit but everything went smoothly. It wasn’t quick because there were
constant reminders. So, we were ready when the day came for the new change.
I think that an organizational structure can be changed quickly if the company is small. It
would be easier because there wouldn’t be so confusing or nerve wreaking. As David Ingram
mentioned, “Companies may find it necessary to change organizational structural to remain
competitive or adapt to change in the company, industry or market.” When it comes to a big
company’s it might be harder to orchestrate. But if it is to help them out, then it should be a risk
to take.