Organizational Structure

Organizational Functions

• Communicate: signal others in order to inform and coordinate

• Research: experiment and observe

• Develop: design, prototype, and test new products and services

• Document: add and edit information in repositories

• Produce: make products and provide services

Note that recruitment and financial distribution are also important.

Effects of Individual Versatility

In addition to having deep skills in particular areas, individuals should have at least basic proficiency for a broad set of tasks.

• Organization can rapidly fill in missing functional positions

• Organization can rapidly change productive concentration on tasks

Parameters of “Optimal”

• High productive efficiency and versatility

• High educational efficiency and versatility

• Strong intrinsic motivation

• Strong organizational resilience