Organizational Diagnosis

Organizational Diagnosis

Introduction

Whole Foods Market is an organic and natural grocery store which is operated through various countries in hundreds of locations. Since many years, Whole Foods Market is considered as the attraction for trendy and young individuals for the provision of healthy foods and promotion of small businesses for the production of organic provisions. The market power and popularity of Whole Foods Market has reached the peak recently which is predicted to decline for sub-marginal business (wholefoodsmarket.com).

Inputs

The inputs of Whole Foods Market consists of produce, grocery, seafood, bakery, meat and poultry, prepared food and catering, speciality of beer wine and cheese, coffee and tea, vitamins, supplements, educational products, body care, household products, pet products and floral items.

Resources

The tangible resources of Whole Foods Market are divided into three functions which are financial, organizational, physical and technological resources. Various locations are selected by Whole Foods Market where meat, vegetables, fruits and fish are dealt with. All over the United States the farming capabilities are acquired to ensure the best practices and quality. The consumers of Whole Foods Market have a clear idea of the ideal location which includes the neighbourhoods with residents of college-educated people. The reason being that there is vast population which remains uneducated related to the benefits of organic living and don't look for organic retailers. Whole Foods Market's intangible resources are further divided into three types which include innovation resources, human resources and reputational resources.

Through the human resources Whole Foods Market excel in everything. In practice, these things can't be measured but can be indicated through the amount of customer loyalty. Whole Foods Market is the largest organic and natural food seller and wins the hearts of consumers to gain their trust. It is a trusted brand which sells its products with care which are production of the food (Erickson, 2007).

With the suppliers, Whole Foods Market has strong relation which strengthens itself with the customer base. The company treats all the employees as their team members. Related to innovation resources, the latest trends and healthy lifestyles are promoted in the United States by Whole Foods Market. The healthy lifestyle is promoted among the children as the priority apart from promotion among the American adults. Whole Foods is the first grocery chain store to introduce a line of organic foods especially made for children. The company has introduced items like cereal, peanut butter, snacks so that they can be attracted. Whole Food Market's reputational resources create value for the company where each detail in the process is added in very food that is being sold. The company makes sure that not only the governmental regulations are passed but also the organic food retailer has established the reliable reputation with the customers.

Productivity

The productivity of Whole Foods Market is the amalgamation of the best resources and practices with the customers' loyalty, trust, quality and reliability of the products offered.

Throughput effort

Throughput effort of Whole Foods Market comprises of all the structure, employees, team, inputs and outputs, ...