Loblaws
Loblaw Companies Limited – research of an organization
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Administrative theory 4 The environment of Organization 5 Ethics at Loblaw 7 “Back to the Best”- Loblaw’s strategic plan 9 Structure of an Organization 11 Human Resources Management 13 Company’s weaknesses 15 Used Sources 16
Introduction
For this paper I’ll try to research an organization I am familiar with, Loblaw Companies Limited and apply an administrative theory concept, discussing its strengths and weaknesses.
“Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise products, drugstore and financial products and services. Through its various operating banners, Loblaw is committed to providing Canadians with a one-stop destination in meeting their food and household needs. This goal is pursued through a portfolio of store formats across the country. Loblaw is known for the quality, innovation and value of its food offering. It also offers Canada’s strongest control label program, including the unique President’s Choice, no name and Joe Fresh Style brands.” (1)
Loblaw operates ten retailer banners: Loblaw's, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale, Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Fortino's, Maxi, No Frills, Provigo, Zehrs, and Your Independent Superstore. The company also is diversified at retail, offering Canadian consumers financial services, home, auto, travel and pet insurance, and mobile phone and Internet services.
Administrative theory
In order to understand the administrative theory concepts at an organization, to my mind it is necessary to clarify the definition of an administrative theory, the history of its emergence. During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, need to develop management techniques that would integrate technology, materials, and worker activities in a productive and efficient manner rose.
“Administrative theory focuses on the total organization
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Administrative theory 4 The environment of Organization 5 Ethics at Loblaw 7 “Back to the Best”- Loblaw’s strategic plan 9 Structure of an Organization 11 Human Resources Management 13 Company’s weaknesses 15 Used Sources 16
Introduction
For this paper I’ll try to research an organization I am familiar with, Loblaw Companies Limited and apply an administrative theory concept, discussing its strengths and weaknesses.
“Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise products, drugstore and financial products and services. Through its various operating banners, Loblaw is committed to providing Canadians with a one-stop destination in meeting their food and household needs. This goal is pursued through a portfolio of store formats across the country. Loblaw is known for the quality, innovation and value of its food offering. It also offers Canada’s strongest control label program, including the unique President’s Choice, no name and Joe Fresh Style brands.” (1)
Loblaw operates ten retailer banners: Loblaw's, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale, Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Fortino's, Maxi, No Frills, Provigo, Zehrs, and Your Independent Superstore. The company also is diversified at retail, offering Canadian consumers financial services, home, auto, travel and pet insurance, and mobile phone and Internet services.
Administrative theory
In order to understand the administrative theory concepts at an organization, to my mind it is necessary to clarify the definition of an administrative theory, the history of its emergence. During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, need to develop management techniques that would integrate technology, materials, and worker activities in a productive and efficient manner rose.
“Administrative theory focuses on the total organization