GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

SubsystemsIntroduction This section describes the six subsystems in an organization.SubsystemDescriptionMission A mission gives an organization the basis for defining--x Goals.x Standards.M i s s i o nS t a t e m e n t x Objectives.x Structure.x Tasks.PeopleStructureTechnologyLeadershipPeople make things work by playing roles as--x Leaders.x Stake holders.x Followers.x Customers.x Team members.Organizations have both formal and informal structures.Formal structure: An organization's deliberate and officialformation--what you see on an organizational chart. Itformally defines division of labor and authorityrelationships.Informal structure: An organization's unofficial formation,which you can't see on an organizational chart:x Personal relationships regardless of official position.x Personal values.Physical assets enabling an organization to function:x Equipment.x Tools.x Skills.x Information.x Facilities.Leaders are the glue binding all subsystems together. Theysustain the system with--x Clear vision.x High standards.x Challenging goals.x Ethical behavior.x Shared values.x Inspirational leadership.TaskThe immediate setting directly affecting an organization are:environment x Working conditions. x Management preferences.x Policies and rules.x Quality of the work force.x Ethical climate.x Pressures from community.The task environment also links to larger influences of theexternal environment:x Private industry.x Natural resources.x Local culture.x Foreign policy.x History and tradition. x Global economy.NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook1-5