Task-1
Question: Module 5 Discussion Forum
Chapter-Manufacturing and Service Technologies
Discuss the ideas that are essential while designing an organization.
Follow below instruction/rules to complete the assignment.
Within each module, there is a list of key terms. Each student will select one of the key terms and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer reviewed article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:
DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY: Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200-word range. Be sure to note the article’s author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION: Using 300-350 words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission–in APA format. (continued) Be sure to use the headers in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required.
Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment.
Material:
Reading Assignment
· Read Description and definition of Organization Design
· Read JOAN WOODWARD: TECHNOLOGY DRIVES STRUCTURE
· Read and watch What is Lean?
· Read and view resources with What is Kaizen
· Read The organization of organizations
· View SocioTechnical Systems Overview then read Socio-Technical Systems Theory
· Read Factors to Consider in Organizational Design
· Read How Leadership Characteristics Affect Organizational Decline and Downsizing
Task2:
Please provide comments/replies for below three discussions. Each comment/reply should be atleast 150 words.
Classmate disc1:
by Kaushik Sanghi – Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:03 AM
Designing an organization’s structure is an important process and involves the consideration of the accompanying factors:
Manufacturing/Service: Whether the center offering of the firm is a fabricated item or service is critical for designing the organization since the strategy, innovation, and execution shift generally between the 2 offerings.
Process stream: The process stream of the center activities of the firm assume a vital job in designing the organizational structure so as to increase the effectiveness of accessible resources. An increasingly inflexible process stream described by the association of departments leads to a couple of options in designing versus a progressively adaptable process with increasingly autonomous groups. Having an increasingly adaptable work process leads to the formation of an organizational design structure that helps in adjusting to the outside condition in an unpredictable, unstable condition.
Lines of correspondence: The work process sets the tone for designing the lines of correspondence. On the off chance that the organization is comprised of free departments, the interdepartmental correspondence will be insignificant, and the organization will have a divisional structure with standardized rules and procedures. In the event that the organization has an assembly line work process, where each office is reliant on another, the interdepartmental correspondence will be sequential, and the correspondence will mostly be for demonstrating plans, schedules, and input. “The interdepartmental correspondence is the highest in equal reliance between departments because the yield of one office is the contribution for another office that is not necessarily in a sequential request. Such an organization will have an even structure with shared adjustment, social coordination, and collaboration” (Daft, 2015).
Lines of power: The structure for lines of correspondence as well as the administration’s decision for the official lines of power will manage whether the organization’s decision-production process will be brought together or decentralized.
Social versus specialized system: The human fit in terms of leadership style, organizational culture, and board practices will coordinate whether an organization has a social or specialized design structure.
References:
Daft, R. L. (2015). Organizational Theory and Design. Canada: Cengage Learning.
Stallings, W. (2003). Computer organization and architecture: designing for performance. Pearson Education India.
Classmate disc2:
by Vijay Ramanth Thotakura – Saturday, 4 April 2020, 3:01 AM
A well-built organizational design configuration builds up better approaches for working, identifying each other, completing the work. In a general sense about utilizing the engineering of the association to make an interpretation of business strategy into operational reality and keeping in mind that this can feel overwhelming (Hall, M. 2016). Making a solid association configuration does not require a multitude of advisors. A counselor with abilities around there can be valuable yet isn’t required if pioneers comprehend the fundamental segments of association plan. The most essential ideas are as following.
Strategy – This is one of the key factors to be considered while setting up an organization. The business strategy that the organization is endeavoring to accomplish its goals and make its mark is the very first step to be considered. The principle drivers for the organization’s prosperity should also be put in a thought process and come up with a plan and ideology (Davila, J and Landis, B. 2017).
Plan criteria – Planning should be done as to understand what the new working model should be, that fits conveying. The expected criteria to convey on the strategy (abilities, culture, and so on.) should be considered.
Current state – The inception process should define the “as-seems to be” condition of the organization’s present client encounter, forms, basic leadership stream, cost structure, condition of innovation, culture of the association, structure of the association, connections among offices, current representative experience, existing qualities and expertise holes and practices being remunerated (Hall, M. 2016). The present state should dependably be a thought when structuring an association, now and again it is helpful to approach the procedure as a “clear page” work out, leaving the present state until the very end, as a beginning stage for plan implementation.
Key process streams – The planning has to be done as to know what center procedures are required, either existing or yet to be planned, to drive the business strategy. In the event that the procedures as of now exist, where does the “torment focus” you need to move forward should be thought about and while some little spots exist to moderate sized organizations pride themselves on being “without process” and not bureaucratic, it is imperative to perceive when that introduction is more a symbol of respect than one that is helpful for the organization’s proceeded with development.
Governance structure – The judgement of hat choices are to be made, where, when, and by whom to help the plan criteria and the conveyance of the strategy should be made. The situation of choices that are currently made must be considered.
Association structure – The association structure is also very critical to drive the business strategy of the association. The aptitudes and capacities that are to be expected to convey business esteem in the new working model must be kept ready before establishment.
Implementation plan – The final and the important factor to be considered which reveals about what manner should the new structure be enlivened to, inside the association and if it will be actualized at the same time (Hall, M. 2016). Other things to think of are about the one who will be leading the implementation and by what means will the plan be conveyed to the association. This will ensure the proper designing and setup of an organization.
Classmate disc3:
by Ravindra Reddy Avula – Saturday, 4 April 2020, 2:56 AM
A well-assembled hierarchical structure setup develops better methodologies for working, distinguishing one another, finishing the work. In a general sense about using the building of the relationship to realize an elucidation of business system and remembering this can feel overpowering (Hall, M. 2016). Making a strong affiliation design does not require a large number of consultants. An advisor with capacities around there can be significant yet isn’t required if pioneers understand the central portions of affiliation plan. The most basic thoughts are as following.
Methodology – This is one of the key variables to be considered while setting up an association. The business system that the association is trying to achieve its objectives and make its imprint is the absolute initial step to be considered. The guideline drivers for the association’s thriving should likewise be placed in a manner of thinking and concoct an arrangement and belief system.
Plan criteria – Planning ought to be done as to comprehend what the new working model ought to be, that fits passing on. The normal criteria to pass on the methodology (capacities, culture, etc.) ought to be considered.
Current state – The beginning procedure ought to characterize the “as-is by all accounts” state of the association’s present customer experience, shapes, fundamental initiative stream, cost structure, state of development, culture of the affiliation, structure of the affiliation, associations among workplaces, current delegate understanding, existing characteristics and skill openings and works on being compensated (Hall, M. 2016).
Associations trust that they need the least complex plan of action or procedure anyway actually it originates from a progression of choices made by the officials to enhance the business ways execution (Hall, 2016). To do that, one ought to be uncommonly clear on what you’re attempting to achieve as a business, and assurance your targets and objectives are associated with the vision and estimations of the corporate. The These are simple things that would impact anyway a business style are recognized.
