Forum Discussion Questions 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 divisional forms? 4. Why is an organic design likely to be quicker and more flexible in adapting 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 work b. Select one of the following sets of organisational metaphors c. Human brain - spiderweb d. Cup of coffee - beehive e. Brainstorm how each metaphor in your set can be used to explain how organisations work f. Brainstorm how each metaphor in the set is similar to and different from the other in this explanation g. Present your metaphorical views of organisations to the class. Explain to the class what managers and team leaders can learn from your metaphors