Organization Structure & Design
Of Hi-Lo Food Stores (Portmore)
Audrey Wilson
Supervisory Management
Organization Structure & Design
Of Hi-Lo Food Stores (Portmore)
Audrey Wilson
Acknowledgement
I would like to thank the Manager and Staff of Hi-Lo Food Stores – Portmore for their comment and suggestions towards this project.
Miss Nikeisha Plummer for her support , encouragement and help throughout the project.
Contents Introduction 3 Methodology 4 Organization Structure & Design of Hi-Lo Food Store (Portmore) 5 Analysis of Organization Structure of Hi-Lo 6 Key Elements of the Organization Structure 7 Work Specialization 7 Departmentalization: 8 Chain of Command: 9 Span of Control: 10 Centralization vs. Decentralized: 11 Formalization: 12 Tradional vs. Contemporary 12 References 14
Introduction
Hi-Lo Food Stores was first incorporated in 1954. However, it was not until 1984 that the chain of stores was acquired by Grace Kennedy Limited. Hi-Lo Food Stores is operating as a division of the GK Foods and Services Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Grace Kennedy Limited.
Hi-Lo has evolved as one of the leading supermarkets in Jamaica, admired by both its customers and competitors. With its competent and dedicated group of employees, Hi-Lo is focused on creating long lasting relationships with our customers through our FS5 commitment to Fresh Stores, Fast Service, Frequent Savings, Full Shelves and Friendly Smiles.
Hi-Lo Food Stores has thirteen (13) locations with the most recent one being Hi-Lo Food Stores located in Portmore Pines which was opened on November 15, 2010. Our locations offer a range of grocery and non-grocery items at competitive prices and a shopping experience that exceeds the expectations of our customers. Hi-Lo Food Stores is the second largest supermarket chain in Jamaica.
At Hi-Lo Food Stores we live our tag line “Making Life Easier”
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References: www.emaytnx.com/mgmt 307 www. Enotes.com/organization structure www.gracekennedy company.com (14)