Explain at least three new organizational forms.

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

One example of a new organizational form that is evolving from changes is the virtual organization, where teams of specialists come together to work on a project-as in the movie industry-and then disband when the project is finished. Such organizations are already quite popular in consulting, in legal defense, and in sponsored research.
More common in the information age, however, is the virtual workplace in which employees operate remotely from each other and from managers. They work anytime, anywhere-in real space or in cyberspace. Compelling business reasons, such as reduced real estate expenses, increased productivity, higher profits, improved customer service, access to global markets, and environmental benefits drive the implementation of the virtual workplace.
A third example of a new organizational form is the modular corporation. The basic idea is to focus on a few core competencies-those a company does best, such as designing and marketing computers or copiers-and to outsource everything else to a network of suppliers. Companies are outsourcing work within their home countries (onshore), near their home countries (near-shore), and far from their home countries (offshore).