SCENARIO

According to Bergstram and Hamilton, organisations have different structures and these structures have a bearing on attitudes and behaviour. Each organization has a different culture and structure which makes them a different performer altogether. Behaviour of individuals working in these organisations also are influenced by the structure and the culture of the organisation.   As part of a management training programme in your organisation, you are required to undertake research into; two different types of organizations one of which should be a local company and the other an international company dealing in 2 different products or services.

Learning outcomes (Solved This)

1.a: Compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture

b: Explain how the relationship between an organisation’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business

c: Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work

2.a: Explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management

b: Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organizations

GUIDELINES FOR ACHIEVING 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2 and 2.3

Describe different types of structures eg: flat structure, tall structure, etc.

Describe the principles of a good organisational structure eg: division of work, centralisation and decentralisation, etc.

Describe different types of culture, signs of culture and development of organisational culture

Compare and contrast your chosen organisational structures and their cultures

Discuss the relationship between an organisation’s structure and culture and how it can impact on the performance of the business

Discuss factors such as personality, perception, attitude, self-image, etc. which influence individual behaviour at work

Explain the organisational theory i.e. scientific management, classical administration, etc.

Discuss the functions of management

Describe the nature of managerial authority generally seen in the organisation

Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organisations.