BCAS QATAR

BTEC HND IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Organizations and Behaviour

ASSIGNMENT

BM/QR/ 03 /

SEMESTER-1

03-11-2011Table of Contents

Introduction2

Task 1: Explore organizational structure and culture2

1.1 Identify the organizational structure at Chemist and compare and contrast it with different types of organizational structures2

1.2 Analyze how Chemist's structure and culture works together to achieve goals, and evaluate how it is effect to the business performance2

1.3 Analyze how factors such as personality, ability and perception will influence individual behaviour at Chemist plant3

Task 2: Different approaches to management and leadership3

2.1 Evaluate the role and functions of a manager at Chemist using management principles, concepts and techniques they use when carrying out their work3

2.2 Identify the management approach at Chemist and compare and contrast other different management approaches with another organization in the similar sector4

Task 3: Motivational Theories5

3.1 Identify the different leadership styles at Chemist and discuss the effectiveness of leadership approaches5

3.2 Explain the different motivational theories and their application within Chemist5

3.3 Assess on how the motivational theories links with the reward system of Chemist, and employee performance.6

Task 4: Working with others6

4.1 Describe formal and informal groups that can be seen within an organization, and what kind of groups you come across at Chemist6

4.2 Examine the contributing factors to the effective team works at Chemist and the influences that threaten success6

4.3 Evaluate how technology can impact on team activities at Chemist7

Conclusion7

Organizations and Behaviour

Introduction

This piece of work is based on the analysis of German-owned Multinational Corporation named Chemist, which is a pharmaceutical company. This organization instituted a teams-based changed program. As the facility had been sold a number of times in recent years and had operated under various organizations. This assignment includes the exploration of organizational structure and culture, working progress to meet the goals and objectives, and individual behaviour at Chemist's plant. This piece of work also includes different approaches to management and leadership and motivational theories. The proposed structure is the functional structure which makes the performance of each area perfect. Strong leadership and proper planning can make the process of growth and development successful.

Task 1: Explore organizational structure and culture

1.1 Identify the organizational structure at Chemist and compare and contrast it with different types of organizational structures

The organizational culture implemented at Chemist is flat structure. This structure has only managers and workers. There is no middle management or any other levels on the hierarchical positions. Chemist had only managers and only workers. There was no human resource department, no plant manager and no leadership except the director of the company. According to the case study, Chemist composed of just the director and the employees. There is no line of authority and specific reporting authority. Apart from the organizational structure at Chemist, the other organizational structures are hierarchical, matrix, horizontal and functional. Hierarchical structure is composed of many levels where the line of command operates down the ladder. Matrix structure composes of divisions within the organization in the form of a pattern where the skilled people are pooled together within a group who report to the group manager. Horizontal ...