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Operating review meetings enhance teamwork

Article Abstract:

Companies should promote the development of meeting skills to enhance the efficiency of such horizontal organizations as continuous improvement task forces, natural work groups and crossfunctional teams. The operating review meeting (ORM) is ideal for such organizational structures since it encourages open inter-departmental communications and high-performance standards. ORMs will also help managers in the goal-setting process as well as teach organizations how to plan, control and delegate.

Meeting Dynamics, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Meetings

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Organizational evolution: the American life cycle

Article Abstract:

The need for continuing growth in an organization is manifested during the transition process from one evolutionary phase to another. The signs that indicate change must be recognized and correctly interpreted by managers for a smoother transition. It is also imperative to understand the changing culture that influences the organization. Moreover, the emerging impact of information technology must also be perceived by managers.

Information technology

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Organizational evolution: The American life cycle

Article Abstract:

The external forces shaping an organization are explored and it is shown that the typical evolution of an organization parallels the evolution of a culture.

Business Methods, Business enterprises, Business planning

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