(a) For the following types of organisation suggest what features of each of the different approaches to organisational theory discussed in this chapter are most likely to predominate. Explain your reasoning and support with examples.

* Six-star luxury international hotel

* Major civil service department

* Medical research university

* Maternity hospital

* Motor car manufacturer

* Large comprehensive school

* Maximum security prison

* Leisure centre

(b) How much agreement was there among members of your group?

(c) What conclusions do you draw? 

(d) How does the activity relate to your knowledge of different approaches to organisation theory and structure?