INLS 131: MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATION AGENCIES Key Creative Transformations for Managing an Organization

Below is a list of 48 characteristics that have been used to describe organizations. Some of these are more important than others in particular organizations. Select those you think are important for an organization that interests you.

Architectural/ Physical Facilities	Capital	Career Development
Cliques and Interest Groups	Community Relationships	Compensation/ Benefits
Conflict	Control Process	Costs
Shared Values Beliefs	Decision-Making Methods	Efficiency, Waste
Formal Authority Structure	Formal Information System	Formal Reward System
Government Relationships	Influence Styles	Informal Communication
Informal Rewards	Strategy	Interpersonal Relationships
Job/Role Definitions	Job Satisfaction of Employees	Management Style
Market Relationships	Morale/Employee Attitudes	Motivation
Systems	Organizational Culture/ Norms	Performance Appraisal
Employee Skills	Planning Process	Policy and Procedures
Problem/Opportunity Identification Process	Problem Solution Process	Profits or Revenue
Return on Investment	Scheduling	Selection Procedures
System Goals	Team Functioning	Technology
Time Demands	Training/ Education	Turnover/ Absenteeism
Unions/Worker Organizations	Work Flow	Size