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Old buildings can be terrific structures. In some cases, they may possess a level of craftsmanship lacking in many modern constructions. In others, they may possess an important historical significance. However, if the buildings were constructed before the age of electricity, renovators must make certain modifications to keep them functional. Renovators must decide: How should electricity and phone lines be routed? Can wheelchairs navigate the halls and move between levels? What about the needs of modern plumbing?
Sometimes, the changes can be made with a modest amount of effort. Cables can be run in unobtrusive places or concealed by skirting boards. Sometimes, the structures resist modernisation; their very shape or the nature of their construction militates against simple solutions to these problems. To modernise these buildings effectively requires creativity and a sound strategy.
The same is true of organisations that have the weight of history behind them. In this Discussion, you will consider what organisational structures might resist modernisation.
Question: Your Lecture Notes describe a trend among 'contemporary organisations' towards widening the span of control, flattening the structure and forming collaborative and flexible teams. What are the characteristics of your company (or a company you know well) that resist this trend? Describe three of these characteristics and in what way they resist modernisation.
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