You will get to know more precise definitions and discussions about the frame. Structural frame works best in a stable environment where teamwork, collaboration and even e-mails can be a problem if the chain of command is no longer clear. But in a rapidly changing environment you need all those and much more in a flexible manner. A leader who overly emphasizes the structure may turn to be a petty tyrant, but good leader use structure to support organizational goals.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: Read chapters 4 and 5 from the course book B & D.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture S1_L4.pdf​

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal reflective report. Submit the reflective report for lectures 1 to 4 here.

Assignment after the lecture:

1. Read article 19 from the course book S & O & J.

2. Please, read also the course assignment instruction.