ORGANIZATIONAL

DESIGN
Overview of Organizational Design
Organizational Design – defined as the
interaction of decisions and behaviors
that result in an Organizational
Structure.
These include the division of
activities and responsibilities and
distribution of authority among
individuals.
Child’s Strategic Choice Model and
Organizational Structure
 Bases for Departmentalization

1. Customer Departmentalization – based on

customer groups or clients
2. Product Departmentalization – based on
product lines
3. Territorial Departmentalization – based on
geographical area
4. Functional Departmentalization – based on
functions
Lawrence and Lorsch Study
 Organizational Design Models
Mechanistic Model
theory developed by Fayol, Weber, and Follett
emphasizes highly specialized decision
making and standardized policies and
procedures
characterized by a formalized and complex
organizational structure
rigid bureaucracy with strict rules and
narrowly defined tasks.
 Organizational Design Models
Organic Model
has flexibility
does not emphasize status differences,
specializations, and job descriptions.
 Board of Directors
Formulate and amend policies, rules and
regulations
Office of the Corporate Secretary
Gives all notices
Attests the signatures

Office of the General Managers

oversees the operation and plans/programs/
projects approved by the Board of Directors
Office of the Assistant General Manager
coordinates, monitors, and reviews the
execution and implementation of work
assignments given to the various units of the
Authority
International and Local Cooperation Division
Formulates project development and prioritization
guidelines and frameworks
Coordinates and/or take the lead
Reviews and evaluates project proposals submitted
by other LLDA units
Coordinates with foreign funding institutions and
national oversight agencies
Corporate Management and Services Staff

maintains effective implementation of the

Authority's operational and information
systems
monitors all corporate units/project's
performance to provide management
control to safeguard LLDA's corporate
resources
Special Concerns Division

coordinates the activities of the Committee created

to review and evaluate the implementation of the
1996 Zoning and Management Plan (ZOMAP)
implements the policies, rules, and regulations for
the operation of the ferry system
recommends remedial measures if deemed
necessary
serves as clearing house for all activities pertaining
to ferry system
Public Information Unit
Develops and implements appropriate information,
education, motivation, and programs for the
Laguna de Bay region
Engineering and Construction Division
Undertakes technical survey and site verification
Prepares engineering and construction plans/ documents
Assists in the preparation and evaluation of
projects/programs of the Authority
Implements and supervises civil works of projects of LLDA
Pollution Control Division
Regulates all pollution resources
Undertakes continuing researches
undertakes continuous training and research (watershed
mgt., waste mgt., & pollution control technologies)
provides technical assistance in assessing
environmental impact programs/ projects/ activities
initializes/ implements non-regulatory measures and
extension services
Environmental Quality and Management
Division
undertakes continuing research
provides laboratory support evidence
systematically monitors the ambient water quality
of the lake, its tributary river systems and Pasig
River
undertakes characterization of industrial effluents
undertakes characterization of the water quality of
Marikina- Montalban River
Integrated Water Resource Management
Division and Planning Support
contribution to master planning
action programming
prescription of water criteria
optimal planning of user functions
impact assessment of activities
calamity assessment
Development Support
identification and assessment of promising
Review/ Support Of Projects
review of proposed development projects by third
parties
contribution to and evaluation of EIA
engineering support

Integrated Research
efficient data storage and analysis
study on key processes in the lake
impact of yet unknown processes disposition,
internal loading, etc.
Marketing and Promotional Activities
preparation of advanced presentation material DSS
output for sale
organization of workshops using MCA software
networking
Lake Management Division
rationalizes the mgt. and utilization of the lake
fishery resources through the operationalization of
the Revised Zoning and Management Plan (ZOMAP)
conducts demolition of illegal structures in Laguna
de Bay
regulates the use of lake
conducts research geared toward formulating policies,
rules, and regulations
recommends sanctions, penalties, fines, and fees for
any violation committed against the rules and
regulations
Planning and Project Development Division
responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the
economic, efficient, and effective delivery of services
provides expert advice to the General Manager and
other LLDA units on planning and policy matters
formulates comprehensive regional development
plans programs
identifies, develops, and evaluates programs/ projects
undertakes project feasibility study
 ommunity Development Division
Community
Implements and monitors community-based socioeconomic
development and environmental protection projects
Monitors developmental activities, utilization of resources,
and other forms of activities at the community level
Serves as the linkage between sectoral groups, other
organizations, and agencies involve in preservation and
conservation of resources in the Laguna de Bay regions
Initiates the formation and maintenance of community
organizations
Finance Division
Book of accounts of the authority;
Corporate financial statements;
Payments of obligations of the Authority;
Remittances;
Checks and reviews inventory;
Bills and fees;
Controls and safeguards inflow and disbursement
of cash;
Develops and implements policies and;
procedures on collection and disbursement.
Administrative Division
Development programs for the LLDA employees;
Maintains personal discipline;
Spearheads the selection and promotion;
Prepare Welfare and benefits for employees;
Performance Evaluation System;
Maintains Personal Records and Personal Library
services;
Provides General services;
Handles Inventory;
Provides support services;
Legal Division

Administers adjudication and disputes involving

legal rights in aquacultures;
Defends and prosecutes for and in behalf of the
authority;
Provides legal support and advice;
Acts as clearing house for all legal question,
issues, and problems.
Research and Development Division
Serves as the clearing house for all proposed and
ongoing research;
Formulates criteria and guidelines;
Integrates the research agenda/program for the
authority in the context of the set goals and
objectives;
Review research project o the LLDA in
accordance with the approved priority;
Undertakes integration of the data;
Research and Development Division
Provides strategic/macro direction and/or participates in
the implementation of the studies/research components;
Identifies research gaps and prepares proposals ;
Coordinates with the Office of foreign and Locally
assisted Projects for funding of research proposals;
Takes the lead in addressing all concerns related to the
Living Lakes Partnership of the Global Nature Fund
and the World Lake Watch 25 project of the
International Lake Environment Committee
Foundation.
Permitting Section
Receives and preevaluates submitted applications
and permits requirements, Self-monitoring
Reports (SMRs), and Pollution Control
Officer(PCO) Accreditation applications;
Assesses annual permit and environmental user
fees, arrears, fines and other related fees;
Processes all permit/ clearance applications as
endorsed and favorably recommended.
Chemistry Section
Systematic monitors the water resource development and
concomitant water quality management;
Provides laboratory support services to industrial pollution
control;
Conducts investigation on environmental crisis and recommend
measures to address the problem;
Undertakes the following characterization:
Industrial effluents
Air samples
Sediment samples of the lake and its tributary rivers
Fish tissue
Environmental Impact and Assessment Policy
Section
Conducts inspection on industrial/ commercial
establishments and development activities;
Evaluates technical/ environmental programs/ proposals/
projects and feasibility studies endorsed to the division;
Assists in the evaluation of existing LLDA
environmental policies and regulations;
Assist in the implementation of River Rehabilitation
Program of the LLDA;
Assist in the evaluation of the Environmental User Fee
System (EUFS).
Biology Section

Undertakes qualitative and quantitative analyses

of phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthos, and
chlorophyll “A” determination;
Measures the lake net primary production by
undertaking primary productivity
experimentation;
Renders technical support to the authority in
terms of water quality monitoring and sampling,
report writing, information campaign, and
conduct of research.
Monitoring and Enforcement Section
Conducts inspection of industrial/ commercial
establishments and other developmental activities;
Evaluates inspection/ monitoring reports and results
of laboratory analyses of the wastewater;
Prepares monitoring program of air pollution
sources and conducts actual monitoring/ sampling
of industrial emission sources and to monitor
compliance to prescribe environmental standards
and other regulations and recommendations;
Microbiology Section
Conducts laboratory tests
Such as coliform or fecal streptococcal bacteria.
Conducts distribution of total bacteria
Horizontal & vertical; by direct colony count.
Conducts analysis
Conducts analysis of samples from Laguna de Bay to
determine the kind and type of bacterial pollution.
Data Management and Research Section
Conducts thorough evaluation of existing data
formulates correlation;
draws conclusions; and
makes recommendations
Undertakes continuing researches
To the lake and its tributaries’
The ecology as a whole
Data Management and Research Section
Enhances promotion of environmental awareness
Conducts searches on the correlation
Different parameters for different types of
industrial wastewater
Establishes principles for future inquries.
Project Development and Evaluation Section

The macro/regional development planning arm of

the Planning and Project Development Division
Responsible to all policy analysis/studies
formulation, promulgation, and issuance of policy
measures environmental management and control
Project Development and Evaluation Section
Areas of Responsibilities
Impact assessment of policy and program measures
Regional development and land use planning
Project identification
Conceptualization
Development and packaging
Feasibility/project studies
Research and Evaluation Section

The corporate planning and socioeconomic arm

of the Planning and Project Development
Division
Responsible for:
Action planning, monitoring, and evaluation
of the implementation of action plans/work
programs of different LLDA units
Action planning, monitoring, and evaluation
of the implementation of action plans/work
programs of different LLDA units
Research and Evaluation Section

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Designs
Develops
Implements
Performs socioeconomic research and data
banking
Planning, programming, and policy
formation purposes.
Management Information System Section

The design, improvement, and installation of the

LLDA Management Information System (MIS)
and other complementary information systems
Acts as databank of the Authority
Monitors ‘feed forward’ and ‘feedback’
information
Policies
Systems and procedures
Directives
Management Information System Section
Provides standards
Computer software and hardware
Development/updating of Information
Technology Plan
Develops and maintains a computer-based storage
and retrieval system
Undertakes operation research (via internet)
Performs periodic maintenance and repair of all
computers and peripheral
Investment and Budgeting Section
Studies and Formulates recommendations
Develops and improves budgetary methods and
procedures
Allocates available funds
On the basis of approved guidelines and
priorities
Controls and safeguards the disbursement of
funds
To give maximum flexibility; and
Optimum timing of payments
Accounting Section
Maintains and safekeeps Processes and certifies the
Books of original entries
disbursement vouchers
General ledgers
Availability of funds
Other subsidiary records
Records, reviews, and verifies the
Appropriateness of
correctness and appropriateness of expenditure
entries Legality
Correctness of supportin
documents and account
codes
Prepares the bills and
assessments of various
regulatory fees, goods, and
services.
Personnel Section
Preemployment examinations, interviews, and recommends qualified personnel
Prepares papers and documents
Employee’s promotion
Resignation
Transfer
Retirement
Claims for disability or sickness benefits Services/Development Programs
Personnel Section
Facilitates the early issuances/release/grant of appointment
papers/clearances/benefits
Formulates, recommends and effectively implements rules and regulations
Organizes, conducts orientation, and reorientation programs and training
Develops, improves, and implements a Merit and Promotion plan and
other Employee-Welfare Services/Development Programs
General Service Section
Procurement, property and supply management, repair
and maintenance of buildings, and other LLDA facilities
Inventory control of all office furniture/equipment/office
suppliesand other LLDA properties
The required chauffer/transport services
Proper deployment of corporate vehicles
Issuance of office supplies/furnitures/equipment to
requisitioning units
Provides janitorial and messengerial services of all units
Best Foot Forward

WORKPLACE HEROES
Hero 1: The Innovative Colleague
 Hero 2: The Society
Assembler

Hero 3: The Achiever

 Hero 4: The Comedian

Hero 5: The Creative

Thinker
 Hero 6: The Traveler

Hero 7: The Coach

 Hero 8: The Narrator

Hero 9: The Assimilator

 Hero 10: The Truth Informer

Hero 11: The Self-Starter

Hero 12: The Mediator

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