Organizational dimensions defined

First, a brief overview of Snook s theoretical matrix model is in order. Three dimensions define the model Situational Coupling, Logics of Action, and Time. The organizational situation can either be loosely or tightly coupled. In the case of loosely coupled, the subunits of the organization are tied together either weakly, infrequently, slowly, or with minimal interdependence. 

Operationally, organizational culture is defined as a set of shared philosophies, ideologies, values, beliefs, expectations, attitudes, assumptions, and norms (Mitroff and Kilmann 1984). Cultural norms are the set of unwritten rules that guide behavior (Jackson 1960). Use of this concept allows the capturing of those dimensions of organizational life that may not be visible in the more rational and mechanical aspects of the organization. 

In the concept planning phase (phase 3), the fundamental solutions for the facility structure are created in an iterative approach. For this, the functional and organizational units as well as their mumal correlations and their communication among each other are initially defined in the strucmre planning and visualized in an ideal function chart. Subsequently the production and assembly structures as well as storage and transport concepts are to be specified based on this ideal function chart and on the communication concept. In the following step, spaces and logistics facilities are dimensioned. Here, spaces are... 

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