The shift from an in-person environment to a virtual environment definitely had a huge impact on the workforce. For functional organizations, the shift may have impacted maintaining that traditional hierarchy that is often seen in functional organizations. This could have…   Read more»

The choice of matrix type depends not only on the nature of the medical device being developed but also on various other factors such as organizational structures. A strong matrix type would work well with medical devices that are complex…   Read more»

Similar to previous replies, I also believe that contacting upper management is a last resort. Involving upper management in this type of situation reflects poorly on the communication skills within teams. This issue can be resolved through better interpersonal communication…   Read more»

Currently, I work within a matrix organization in which I work within a certain department and am involved within different project groups. This style of organization is a good fit for me as it allows for me to work with…   Read more»

Upper management typically includes executives whereas middle management can be managers over particular departments or teams. In upper management, the executives typically evaluate decisions from a business perspective and are more focused on the big picture. In middle management, the…   Read more»

My team has had two meetings so far virtually since it is difficult to meet in-person due to each person having different class schedules as well as working during the day. As of now, we have completed the DDP, a…   Read more»

I currently work in a matrix organization as well and the program managers would recruit people from different departments for their program. This organization works really well because there is no need to pay for more than what is necessary…   Read more»

I think I work in a Functional organization as every employee is doing specific roles like me as a Manufacturing operator in the company using specific fundamental skills: Sealing, welding, and Sepax C-pro. I do several processes with a verifier…   Read more»

In my opinion, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to the best organizational structure, as it largely depends on the nature of the business, its goals, and the industry it operates in. Each structure has its own advantages and disadvantages. However,…   Read more»

I prefer the hierarchal organizational structure because it provides clear and coherent structure of what the leadership and continuity of reporting is. My opinion is based on my own experiences, having worked in only hierarchal-structure organized companies and it was…   Read more»

There are a wide variety of organizational structures, each serving its own benefits and cons that suits their own respective business goals and objectives. Therefore in my opinion, there is no “best organizational structure” that every corporation should follow.  …   Read more»

Speaking from Nov. 2023, the specifications for Prof. Simon’s final project have remained relatively the same. Currently, my team is still in the drafting phase, working to find resources and develop our own individual department assignments based on our team’s…   Read more»

In reflection on the types of organizations discussed in this week’s lecture, I find that I would be comfortable working in a project-based organization. Unlike function-based structures, project-based organizations emphasize collaboration across different skill sets and disciplines, providing an environment…   Read more»

The one organization setting that would be right for me would be a project-based organization because of the familiarity and single focus on the project. While working on this type of team, I am working with the same team members…   Read more»

This is a common scenario in corporate organizations because of the age difference that comes with their experience levels as well as their different styles of working. In this scenario, what usually helps is to hold a meeting between the…   Read more»

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs tends to focus on the self-development of the person and can be likened to the organization one works at as a whole. Beginning with the psychological needs of a person in the organization, they would have…   Read more»

Your observations about the costs associated with accessing various standards and regulations in the medical device market are indeed thought-provoking. The primary reason these regulations carry a significant cost is that regulatory compliance has evolved into a complex and specialized…   Read more»