Hierarchy
A hierarchy is an arrangement of objects, people, elements, values, grades, order and classes in a ranked or graduated series. The word can also refer to a series of such items so arranged. Items in a hierarchy are typically thought of as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another. (2)
Hierarchy is considered important within the Architectural Firms/collaboration. The roles, status and responsibilities of each employee need to be identified before the commencement of a project. This structured hierarchy of allocating responsibilities to appropriate employees plays an important role in the successful completion of any project. Many businesses leverage the traditional reporting hierarchy which has worked for generations. However, we are increasingly seeing smaller teams breaking out into streamlined work groups.
- Teams & Workplace
Project teams may be composed of individuals from different fields or backgrounds in the traditional hierarchy representing variety of disciplines. An example of this is our own assignment group where each individual has different skills to contribute to the group’s performance. It’s just a matter of collaborating in the right way to bring the best out of our team members. Also, at this point, it is important to stress out the importance of decision making. So far the decision making in our group has been solid and decisive. The success of this is mainly contributable to our good communications and understanding of each other. The appointment of a team leader also helps as he keeps things on track if they seem to be heading a wrong way.
On the other hand, in a workplace, managers tend to go for smaller, faster and leaner teams; while others advocate for more formality, structure and rigor. Some companies take the advantage of both of these options, putting them together to get the best possible result. In a creative environment there may not be direct hierarchy as there is often a leader (an individual) driving the design process. (1)
- Hierarchy Structure “example”
Hierarchical structure can occur in both natural and man made material projects. The structural hierarchy may be intentional or unintentional. The simplest conceptualisation of hierarchical structure is descriptive to recognise that structural features occur on different size scales. The idea of hierarchical structure can be used in an analysis to determine physical properties of a group’s task or the structure. At each level of the structural hierarchy one person may be modelling the building while the other prepares the external/internal textures to make the building seem realistic.
Overall, the existence of a hierarchy is critical within a collaboration group. Before the commencement of this project our group has indirectly considered and applied hierarchical approach towards completion of the project. Up front, we have discussed the way in which to resolve problems as they arise. Additionally, by appointing a leader we’ve created a rank within the group by assigning someone the responsibility of keeping things on track and lead in resolving occasional disagreements within the group.
References:
1. http://darmano.typepad.com/logic_emotion/2006/07/human_hierarchy.html
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_organization
A hierarchy is an arrangement of objects, people, elements, values, grades, order and classes in a ranked or graduated series. The word can also refer to a series of such items so arranged. Items in a hierarchy are typically thought of as being "above," "below," or "at the same level as" one another. (2)
Hierarchy is considered important within the Architectural Firms/collaboration. The roles, status and responsibilities of each employee need to be identified before the commencement of a project. This structured hierarchy of allocating responsibilities to appropriate employees plays an important role in the successful completion of any project. Many businesses leverage the traditional reporting hierarchy which has worked for generations. However, we are increasingly seeing smaller teams breaking out into streamlined work groups.
- Teams & Workplace
Project teams may be composed of individuals from different fields or backgrounds in the traditional hierarchy representing variety of disciplines. An example of this is our own assignment group where each individual has different skills to contribute to the group’s performance. It’s just a matter of collaborating in the right way to bring the best out of our team members. Also, at this point, it is important to stress out the importance of decision making. So far the decision making in our group has been solid and decisive. The success of this is mainly contributable to our good communications and understanding of each other. The appointment of a team leader also helps as he keeps things on track if they seem to be heading a wrong way.
On the other hand, in a workplace, managers tend to go for smaller, faster and leaner teams; while others advocate for more formality, structure and rigor. Some companies take the advantage of both of these options, putting them together to get the best possible result. In a creative environment there may not be direct hierarchy as there is often a leader (an individual) driving the design process. (1)
- Hierarchy Structure “example”
Hierarchical structure can occur in both natural and man made material projects. The structural hierarchy may be intentional or unintentional. The simplest conceptualisation of hierarchical structure is descriptive to recognise that structural features occur on different size scales. The idea of hierarchical structure can be used in an analysis to determine physical properties of a group’s task or the structure. At each level of the structural hierarchy one person may be modelling the building while the other prepares the external/internal textures to make the building seem realistic.
Overall, the existence of a hierarchy is critical within a collaboration group. Before the commencement of this project our group has indirectly considered and applied hierarchical approach towards completion of the project. Up front, we have discussed the way in which to resolve problems as they arise. Additionally, by appointing a leader we’ve created a rank within the group by assigning someone the responsibility of keeping things on track and lead in resolving occasional disagreements within the group.
References:
1. http://darmano.typepad.com/logic_emotion/2006/07/human_hierarchy.html
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical_organization
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