8-5 Determinants of structure Technology: The combination of skills, knowledge, tools equipment, computers and machines used in the organization o More complex technology makes it harder for managers to regulate the organization. Technology can be measured by a Task Variety: new problems a manager encounters Task Analyzability: programmed solutions available to a manager to solve problems High task variety and low analyzability present many unique problems to managers a Flexible structure works best in these conditions Low task variety and high analyzability allow managers to rely on established procedures " win/MeGraw-HHill CThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 20008-5 Irwin/McGraw-Hill ©The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2000 Determinants of Structure ◼ Technology:The combination of skills, knowledge, tools, equipment, computers and machines used in the organization. ◆ More complex technology makes it harder for managers to regulate the organization. Technology can be measured by: ◼ Task Variety: new problems a manager encounters. ◼ Task Analyzability: programmed solutions available to a manager to solve problems. ◆ High task variety and low analyzability present many unique problems to managers. ◼ Flexible structure works best in these conditions. ◆ Low task variety and high analyzability allow managers to rely on established procedures