Chapter 1a: Strategy and the organisation 1.0 What is an organization? 1.1 An organization as a collection of components 1.1.1 Internal environment An organization can be seen as consisting of the following components: Strategies Structures Systems Skills Staff Style Shared beliefs: Social systems Note: McKinsey’s 7S framework 1.2 Organisations as collections of people and entities 1.2.1 Internal Stakeholders (i) Board of Directors (ii) Managers (iii) Staff (iv) Unions
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A formal organization structure shows a recognizable chain of command‚ it also has many levels of management. This makes communication slower and decision making harder to implement. it is an organization which clearly defines the authority ‚responsibility and inter relations of people working therein Examples of formal organization Meetings can be formal - with a defined organizational membership‚ an agenda‚ a regular time‚ written minutes etc There are 3 types of formal organization 1. Coercive
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Organizational Structure Consider the costs and benefits of Matrix structures in companies compared to traditional Hierarchical management systems. Content Why is organizational structure important? Different types of organizational structure Hierarchical organizational structure Hierarchical organizational structure advantages and disadvantages Matrix organizational structure Cost and benefits of Matrix organizational structure Key points Hierarchical vs. Matrix organizational structure Challenges
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Formal organization It is a fixed set of rules of infra-organization procedures and structures. As such‚ it is usually set out in writing‚ with a language of rules that ostensibly leave little discretion for interpretation. In some societies and in some organization‚ such rules may be strictly followed; in others‚ they may be little more than an empty formalism. * To facilitate the accomplishment of the goals of the organization: In a formal organization the work is delegated to each individual
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Introduction: This paper is written about "learning in an organization"‚ in other words‚ how to transfer knowledge between people who work in the organization. The authors of this study propose that knowledge has two perspectives; one is tacit knowledge and the other is explicit knowledge (Nonaka and Takeuchi 1995)‚ and these two kinds of knowledge can be managed in an organization‚ which Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) called SECI model. The theory is put on a situation which I joined. I managed business
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Power in organizations: A look through the TQM lens Carson‚ Paula Phillips‚ Carson‚ Kerry David‚ Knight‚ E Leon Jr‚ Roe‚ C William. Quality Progress. Milwaukee: Nov 1995. Vol. 28‚ Iss. 11; pg. 73‚ 6 pgs Copyright American Society for Quality Control Nov 1995 IN A TOTAL QUALITY ENVIRONMENT‚ THE empowered employee alters the traditional supervisor-subordinate relationship. Instead of passively executing orders‚ empowered employees assume both the responsibility and authority necessary to anticipate
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International organizations provide a common platform wherein representatives from different parts of the world can discuss and evolve solutions for contemporary issues. In common parlance‚ it is well known as intergovernmental organizations. The World trade Organization‚ European Union and Council of Europe are international Organizations to name a few. Evolution Of International Organizations There was need to have a neutral forum where countries could participate and discuss problems that were
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employees (whose human capital is not recorded on the balance sheet)‚ will show unusually high EVA performance measures. B) Could the concept of Balance Scorecard (BSC) be used to encourage a higher growth rate ? Balance Scorecard (BSC)=> This was developed to communicate the multiple‚ linked objectives that companies must achieve to compete on the basis of capabilities and innovation‚ not just tangible physical assets. It reflects the organization’s mission and strategy from four (4) perspectives:
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DeGraff‚ J.‚ Bacevice‚ P. (2006). Make Innovation Work in Your Workplace. American Society for Training and Development. Evans‚ J. R. (2014). Quality and Performance Excellence: Management‚ Organization and Strategy‚ 7th Ed. South-Western CENGAGE Learning. French‚ R. (2010). Cross-Cultural Management in Work Organizations‚ 2nd Ed. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Galpin‚ T. (1996). Connecting Culture to Organizational Change. HR Magazine‚ March‚ p. 84. Groseschl‚ S.‚ Doherty‚ L. (2000)
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Diversity in Organizations BUS 610: Organizational Behavior May 24‚ 2011 Diversity is the state of being different or having variety. Diversity is more than having individuals who represent different ethical backgrounds. Diversity is also comprised of having a variety of individuals who represent differences in ages‚ race‚ physical abilities and even gender. Being diverse is an essential part of operating a business. Employers have the ability to solicit creative ideas and implement them into
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