Developing Business Structure and Culture PDF

Developing Your Business Structure and Culture Chapter 8 Objectives Core components associated with designing business system Key decision making areas that establish the framework of strategy execution Exposure to factors in creating organizations operating structure...

Developing Your Business Structure and Culture Chapter 8 Objectives Core components associated with designing business system Key decision making areas that establish the framework of strategy execution Exposure to factors in creating organizations operating structure Management approach needs to guide a business Overview of restructuring Business system design Organization structure, culture and management approach Control systems to manage strategic intent Mechanisms for effective talent management Operational processes and market support and alignment Developing the Organizational Framework What is the best structure that will develop, connect and maintain relationships? What culture or environment is needed to deliver and reinforce the market position? What manage approach will best support the activities and interactions required within the organizations? Types of Organization Structures Functional structure Customer structure Divisional structure Geographic structure What is the best way to structure your organization? Depends on various factors. Size Geographic dispersion Range of business undertakings Task specializations Ability to leverage communication Building blocks of Organization structure Customer intimacy Work efficiency Departmentalization Culture and Environment Culture defines how the individuals within the organization behave and react to both internal and external challenges and stimuli. Connectivity Integration 4 fundamental zones for desired culture Employee interaction Risk allowance Control protocols Competitive emphasis Key Management Approach Criteria Hierarchy requirements Span control Decision making control Coordination of the work effort Nature of work Restructuring concept Occurs when companies recognize a disconnection to their intended strategy as a result of disruptions that occurred either internally or form the marketplace. The goal is to be refocused 3 common elements of restructuring Structural design Execution Communication