Information Technologies

Abstract

The organizational goals of SaveWithUs Co . can be achieved by turning the organization into a more organic structure this would mean more efficient use of resources than single hierarchy , flexibility adaptability , interdisciplinary cooperation , better morale , enthusiasm The process will include analyzing competitive forces through SWOT analysis , defining new missions and goals , and finally formulating and implementing strategy . The will analyze how different organizational structures will be able to achieve the goals

INRODUCTION

Fundamental characteristics of an organization structure include work specialization , chain of command , authority and responsibility , span

of management , and centralization . These dimensions of organization represent the vertical hierarchy and indicate how authority and responsibility are distributed along the hierarchy . Decision powers are vested in the top management

Horizontal structure is characterized by shared tasks , relaxed hierarchy , authority by expertise , few rules , horizontal communication teams , task forces and , integrators . The new decentralized structure enables division heads to save time and money by deciding independently whether to move operations or switch suppliers

The business level strategy of SaveWithUs Co . is to compete in the market by increasing repeat business through employee empowerment and simultaneous cost reduction

By having a more organic structure problems can be tackled there and then , employees and customer satisfaction leads to efficiency and increased demand , also communication process is smoother between both departments and levels of organization . While a more rigid and vertical structure will increase efficiency thorough job specialization , reduce conflicts , and will be better suited for a mass production of products

PROCEDURE

As a manager one will start of with planning how new strategies will be incorporated so that operational , tactical , and corporate goals coincide . One will perform informational , interpersonal , and decisional roles to achieve the desired outcome

HOW ARE KEY STAKE HOLDERS IDENTIFIED

Stakeholders in an organic structure are primarily suppliers , employees and customers , this is determined through what kind of policy the firm applies . The shareholders , investors and even governments become primary stakeholders in a functional organization . A corporation 's primary stakeholders can be determined through its goals , mission and what it stands for

HOW DOES THE STRUCTURE EFFECT HOW POLICY IS SET AND USED BY THAT SRTUCTURE

Functional structure i .e . a vertical structure is more useful when the strategic goals are Cost leadership , Efficiency and Stability while organic structure is better suited to situations when strategic goals are primarily Differentiation , Innovation and Flexibility . Internal efficiency is achieved through tall structured organizations . In organic structure , small teams are made to be responsive , and have people and resources for performing a task . In SaveWithUs 's goals are to enter into mass production of the products without focusing on a specific sector of market than a hierarchal structure will be able to increase efficiency through specialization , cost reduction and a more stable environment which will not be apt to changes . A focused policy will demand the organizational structure to be organic . As , according to the scenario the main stakeholders of the firm are the customers and employees and also that the...