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Namaste everyone! As your teacher, I've outlined the key learning objectives for today:
1. Understanding basic concepts of organizational design
2. Identifying different types of organizational structures
3. Analyzing factors affecting organizational structure
4. Evaluating the impact of structure on HR functions

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Please ensure you have the following ready:
- Course textbook
- Case study handouts (will be provided)
- Note-taking materials
- Access to laptop/tablet for group activity

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We'll begin with a brief overview of organizational design and its importance in modern business context. I'll share examples from leading Indian companies like Tata, Infosys, and Reliance to make concepts more relatable.

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Types of Organizational Structures (25 minutes)

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Types of Organizational Structures (25 minutes)

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Detailed discussion on:
- Functional Structure
- Divisional Structure
- Matrix Structure
- Network Structure
We'll analyze real-world examples from our local business environment.

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Group exercise: In teams of 4, analyze the organizational structure of a major Indian company. Create a presentation highlighting:
- Structure type
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Suggestions for improvement

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Factors Affecting Org Structure (20 minutes)

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Factors Affecting Org Structure (20 minutes)

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Discussion on key factors:
- Size and age of organization
- Technology
- Environment
- Strategy
We'll examine these through the lens of Indian business context.

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Exploring how HR professionals:
- Influence organizational design
- Implement structural changes
- Manage transformation
- Handle resistance to change
Sharing my experiences from working with various Indian organizations.

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All About HR - Ep#2.10 - Organizational Design and What HR Needs to Know

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Analysis of a recent organizational restructuring at an Indian multinational company. Students will:
- Identify challenges faced
- Evaluate solutions implemented
- Propose alternative approaches

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When Steve Jobs returned to Apple, in 1997, it had a conventional structure for a company of its size and scope. It was divided into business units, each with its own P&L responsibilities. Believing that conventional management had stifled innovation, Jobs laid off the general managers of all the business units (in a single day), put the entire company under one P&L, and combined the disparate functional departments of the business units into one functional organization. Although such a structure is common for small entrepreneurial firms, Apple-remarkably-retains it today, even though the company is nearly 40 times as large in terms of revenue and far more complex than it was in 1997. In this article the authors discuss the innovation benefits and leadership challenges of Apple's distinctive and ever-evolving organizational model in the belief that it may be useful for other companies competing in rapidly changing environments.

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When Steve Jobs returned to Apple, in 1997, it had a conventional structure for a company of its size and scope. It was divided into business units, each with its own P&L responsibilities.

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Individual Assignment:
Prepare a report analyzing the organizational structure of any Indian company of your choice. Due date: Next class.
Submission Guidelines:
- 1000 words
- Include organization chart
- Provide recommendations

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Dear students, I recommend these additional resources:
1. 'Organization Theory and Design' by Daft
2. McKinsey articles on Indian organizations
3. SHRM resources on organizational structure
Do go through these materials for deeper understanding.

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Stephen Robbins as Text book