No organization is static, so managers need to ensure that structures and staffing continue to meet their unit’s objectives. However, an organization may not perform up to expectations for reasons other than deficiencies in structures or staffing. If the organization is fundamentally sound, allow structures and staffing to remain intact and consider other courses of action.
The causes of organizational performance issues can often be traced to one or more of the deficiencies listed below. If the organization suffers from any of the deficiencies listed, changes in structures or staffing are not likely to correct them. Management must address these issues directly by actions unrelated to the organizational design process. These include deficiencies in the following areas:
