Organizational+Structure

1. Define organizational structure and list/explain three reasons that the CIO/technology director should report directly to the CEO. (25 points) 25 An organizational structure is used to organize the actions of individuals and departments in the organizations. Organizations generally have hierarchical structure to function better. Structure depends on the organizational needs

Organizational structure allows the allocation of responsibilities for different functions and processes to different entities such as the [|branch], [|department] , [|workgroup] and [|individual].

Generally organizations have a CEO as the head of the organization. CEOs have department under them. Department managers directly reports to CEO as CIO, COO, and COF. Departments have sections or work groups under them. Section or work groups consist of individuals. A reliable and a sustainable structure are basic to the success of the organization. CEO needs to be fed with correct, reliable and up to date information in a timely manner. If the structure is not suitable for good information flow than the brain-CEO cannot get data needed to make correct decision. In today’s world there is no time to make wrong decision so; it can cost the failure of the organization. Generally it is not easy to make corrections on the structure if there are mistakes due to the unhealthy flow of information. If you are not reporting directly to a CEO then it is hard to reach him and inform him about the mistakes.

Technology has an indispensible role in the organizations. It may provide competitive advantageous or cause failures depending on the importance attained by the organization. So, CIO should be directly reporting to CEO to keep up the organization with the technological developments in the market.

Reporting directly to the CEO carries a valuable massage to our rivals, and our employees and other stakeholders. It shows that our organization gives importance to the technology. Other C level managers may be more careful on their plans and execution of their plans that they can ask our opinions regarding technology issues. Coordination quality in the organization improves by reporting directly to CEO.

It provides a seat on the table for CIO at the high level. So, top management can be informed better and decision can be made better. CIO can be included in decision making process.

1. Define organizational structure and list/explain three reasons that the CIO/technology director should report directly to the CEO. (25 points)17, organizational structure is the reporting structure of an organization. Who manages who. Organizational structure has several elements. Vision and mission describe the company business; it's goals and objectives and the manner in which it differentiates itself from the competition. Objectives and Goals illustrate a company's ability to articulate what it wants to accomplish, how it will do it, and when it will be achieved. A second key organizational strategy is external and internal assessments. External objectives reflect an organization's approach to gathering and analyzing essential market data. Internal assessment is the key strategy element that reflects the company's ability to objectively evaluate its own strengths and weaknesses. Finally, strategy implementation such as action planning, translates broad objectives into a number of specific work assignments. An IT manager should report directly to the CEO in order to reduce the number of communication errors. She should strive to get a seat at the executive table so she can more effectively align the technology strategy plan to the organizational strategy plan. An effective manager will pitch for funding on the technologies that are to be supported by the company’s objectives and goals.

Two types of IT • Application Developers provide Services for the Business vs. • Technical Operation side provides the Infrastructure to Keep the Business Running

 4. Organizational structure, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CIO REPORTING TO CEO? From the CEO’s perspective. Organizational structure of an organization defines the hierarchy, communicational limits, personnel relations and the way of business in the organization. Well defined and structured organizations can be more efficient with high potential for developing the business. Organizations are living organisms with many organs used to perform functions. Importance of information technologies can be better understood and enhanced among the members of the organization. Decision makers of the organization can be better oriented at understanding marketplace and the demands with the information provided them by CIO. According to surveys most of the IT projects are failing because of lack of administrative support.