Organizational Analysis Primer: A Synthesis of CNA's Work
Abstract
The Synthesis of Marine Corps Analysis study is a CNA-Initiated study designed to synthesize our approaches and findings in three key areas of CNA analysis: operational assessment, organizational analysis, and real-world operations. This is the second of three reports, and focuses on organizational analysis. The goal of organizational analysis is to determine those structures that best meet the demands and requirements of and for a specific organization. CNA's approach to organizational analysis focuses on building an analytical foundation that can be used to determine whether a particular organizational structure is better-suited to meet the demands, requirements, and resources of an organization. CNA's predominant approach is a functions-based approach that focuses on "form following function" and enables an organization to measure itself against specific responsibilities and objectives (what is required). It is not meant to represent a static approach. In more complex cases, we incorporate other approaches including process-analysis. Further, we expect that we will continue to refine and advance our approaches to these types of analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA472881
Entities
People
- Annemarie Randazzo-matsel
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses