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=Functions=
=Functions=


Examine an organization in terms of its functions for practical clarity:
Organizational Functions


'''Organizational Functions'''
*Recruit
*Recruit
*Publicize
*Publicize
*Fundraise
*Fund-receive
*Fund-distribute
*Fund-distribute


'''Project Functions'''
Project Functions
 
*Research
*Research
*Develop
*Develop
*Document
*Produce-distribute
*Produce-distribute
*Document


=Resilience=
=Individual=
 
Versatility
 
Individuals should have at least basic proficiency for practically as much of the organization's task set.
 
Benefits:
 
*Organization can rapidly fill in functional positions
 
*Organization can rapidly concentrate productivity for tasks


Examine an organization in terms of its shock absorption to assess resilience:
=Decentralization=


'''General Crisis Tests'''
To what extent should organizational and project functions be decentralized for optimal results?


*Theoretically remove a person from the organization. Analyze consequences. Repeat for different people.
Parameters of Optimal Results


*Limit interpersonal communication within the organization. Analyze consequences. Repeat for different limit states.
*High productive efficiency


'''General Conclusions: Critical Resilience Requirements'''
*High educational efficiency


*Decentralization of organizational functions
*Strong intrinsic incentivization


*Cross-training of specific project functions for at least basic proficiency
*Strong organizational resilience

Revision as of 04:34, 18 April 2012

Functions

Organizational Functions

  • Recruit
  • Publicize
  • Fund-receive
  • Fund-distribute

Project Functions

  • Research
  • Develop
  • Document
  • Produce-distribute

Individual

Versatility

Individuals should have at least basic proficiency for practically as much of the organization's task set.

Benefits:

  • Organization can rapidly fill in functional positions
  • Organization can rapidly concentrate productivity for tasks

Decentralization

To what extent should organizational and project functions be decentralized for optimal results?

Parameters of Optimal Results

  • High productive efficiency
  • High educational efficiency
  • Strong intrinsic incentivization
  • Strong organizational resilience