Organizational theory
“Organizational Theory” is a tool/technique for the process “Plan Human Resource Management”.
Organizational theory provides information regarding the way in which people, teams, and organizational units behave. Effective use of common themes identified in organizational theory can shorten the amount of time, cost, and effort needed to create the Plan Human Resource Management process outputs and improve planning efficiency. It is important to recognize that different organizational structures have different individual response, individual performance, and personal relationship characteristics. Also, applicable organizational theories may recommend exercising a flexible leadership style that adapts to the changes in a team?s maturity level throughout the project life cycle.
This definition was found in the PMBOK V5
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