Antz (1998) Movie Notes Module #7 Answer all of the questions below as you watch the movie.

--CH 15? 1. Evaluate the Antz society in terms of which Structural Configuration you think it fits best (p. 259). What do your results indicate about the type of organization? Provide examples to support your arguments. How differentiated is the Antz organization? Explain.

Table 15.1 Five Structural Configurations of Organizations Structural Prime Key Part of Type of Configuration Coordinating Organization Decentralization Mechanism Simple structure Direct supervision Upper echelon Centralization Machine Standardization of Technical staff Limited horizontal bureaucracy work processes decentralization Professional Standardization of Operating level Vertical and bureaucracy skills horizontal decentralization Divisionalized Standardization of Middle level Limited vertical form outputs decentralization Adhocracy Mutual Support staff Selective adjustment decentralization Emerging Issues in Leadership Emotional intelligence * Ability to recognize and manage emotions in oneself and in others e fffective leaders understand whom to trust and how to trust Gender and leadership eGlass cliff - Trend in organizations wherein more women are placed in difficult leadership situations Servant leadership *Belief that leaders should serve employees, customers, and the community Abusive supervision *Negative leadership behavior that diminishes employee well-being along with increased deviance behavior