1. Why should an organisation chart be trusted ‘only so far’?2. In what ways can informal structures be good for organisations?3. How does a matrix structure combine functional and divisionalforms?4. Why is an organic design likely to be quicker and more flexible inadapting to changes than a mechanistic design?5. Form into groups as assigned by the instructor and do the following.a. Think about organisations and how they workb. Select one of the following sets of organisational metaphorsc. Human brain – spiderwebd. Cup of coffee – beehivee. Brainstorm how each metaphor in your set can be used toexplain how organisations workf. Brainstorm how each metaphor in the set is similar to anddifferent from the other in this explanationPrepared by the Teaching Team, MG101 Semester 1, 2024 Page 5g. Present your metaphorical views of organisations to the class.Explain to the class what managers and team leaders canlearn from your metaphors.Debate topic: We can learn from the past, but can we learn from the future?

An organisation chart should be trusted 'only so far' because it only provides a formal depiction of the hierarchy and reporting relationships within an organisation. It does not account for informal relationships, power dynamics, or the influence of social networks that exist within the organisation.

Informal structures can be good for organisations in several ways. They can foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork, encourage open communication and idea sharing, and allow for more flexibility and adaptability to change. They can also help to fill gaps that may exist in the formal structure.

A matrix structure combines functional and divisional forms by having employees report to two managers: one from their functional area (e.g., marketing, finance, etc.) and one from their product or project team. This allows for better coordination and communication across different parts of the organisation.

An organic design is likely to be quicker and more flexible in adapting to changes than a mechanistic design because it is less rigid and hierarchical. It encourages collaboration and communication, allows for decentralised decision-making, and is more open to innovation and change.

This part of the question seems to be a group activity assignment. It involves thinking about organisations, selecting a set of organisational metaphors, brainstorming how these metaphors can be used to explain how organisations work, comparing and contrasting the metaphors, and presenting these metaphorical views to the class. The debate topic suggests a discussion on whether we can learn from the future, in addition to learning from the past.