A lot has been learnt from the lessons from the previous week. Chapter eight has given us adequate knowledge regarding organisational structure and all aspects affecting it. Differentiation is highly affected by the number of tasks performed in an organisation, which in turn affects organisational structure. Authority in an organisation is exercised through the use of various managerial positions at different management levels. The directors of a firm play the role of safeguarding the interests of the stakeholders of the company. Control in an organisation is essential since it ensures that all tasks are performed in accordance with the set targets. Delegation should be made carefully and only by the managers in order to promote efficiency in the organisation. An organisational structure may either be centralised or decentralised depending on the decision making criteria being used by the management.
Chapter nine focused on agility in the organisation. This topic gave students adequate knowledge regarding any changes that may be required in the organisation.
The demand for high responsiveness in firms has been brought about by the unending change in the global business environment. Strategic alliance can be used to increase responsiveness in organisations. Market research and improvement in the quality of service have been cited as one of the ways in which customer satisfaction can be achieved. Organisations should be flexible in order to incorporate the dynamic nature of the current business world. This can be made by creating a decentralised organisation structure. Firms should integrate computer systems in the production sector to improve the use of technology in the firm. This helps in increasing the competitiveness of the firm.
Chapter ten focused on the management of human resources. Effective recruitment in this sector helps the organisation in gaining competitive advantage. Internal recruitment provides familiarity in terms of organisational culture. External recruitment helps in bringing new ideas into the firm. Some of the selection techniques used in most firms includes interviews, assessment criteria, aptitude tests and personal tests. Training increases the skill and competence of employees in an organisation, which leads to better performance. Appraisal in a firm is usually done by the managers. It should be conducted to review and evaluate the work of workers in the firm. Employees should be rewarded whenever there is an increase in the general performance. This should be done in form of benefits, increased salaries and promotions. Employers should work in accordance with all labour laws governing the firms in the industry. Labour unions play a great role in collective bargaining in matters pertaining working conditions and salary payments.
In conclusion, knowledge from the three chapters is applicable in all working places. Organisation structure is important in all firms since it involves the division of tasks to be performed by the employees. In the modern world, changes in the business world require agility in the organisation. Organisations should be willing to accept change in order to meet the dynamic requirements in the global market. Finally, all organisations have certain workers who work to achieve the set targets. Employers should therefore invest in human resources in order to facilitate the performance of tasks in the organisations. Effective planning should be done to ensure that competent staff is employed.
Reference
Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. A. (2011). Management: Leading & collaborating in a competitive world (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
