...MGB 200 – Leading Organisations Research Paper (final assessment) 1. Introduction This research paper will present a critical analysis of the Queensland Health case study using related theories of organisational structure. This paper will also involve the use of critical thinking skills developed through the tutorial and lecture activities in MGB 200 (Leading Organisations. In further detail, organisational structure theories and research from the Queensland Health case study will be applied to identify and analyse the problem area discussed in the case study, and recommendations will be made for how to address this problem. The structure of this research paper will be expressed via reviewing the topic area of organisational structure (2.0 Literature Review), identifying/analysing the issues in the Queensland Health case study using the theoretical framework of organisational structure (3.0 Case Study), recommendations on how to improve the situation described in the case study (4.0 Recommendations) and finally a conclusion on the case study will be given (5.0 Conclusion). 2. Literature Review This section will provide a literary review on organisational structure. Four sections will be discussed in relation to the theories of organisational structure: (2.1) defining organisational structure, (2.2) types of structure, (2.3) the reasoning behind different structure types and (2.4) examples of different structures. 1. Defining Organisational Structure ...
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...relevant issues pertaining to the question, even if a little of this critique is a little weak in parts; no inaccuracies in content/theory evident; may include some original content | Unequivocal understanding of question; answers all its parts comprehensively and accurately and excellent critical analysis of relevant issues pertaining to the question; usually includes some original content; no inaccuracies in the theory / content | | Mark out of 30 | <15 | 15-19.4 | 19.5-22.4 | 22.5-25.4 | 25.5 | 26 | Referencing and sources | Scholarly use of sources – No real use of sources to build a case; Cut and paste source material; may include irrelevant quotes that do not add value or make sense; Technical use of sources – poor or absent in-text referencing; insufficient sources of sufficient quality; no or inadequate list of references | Scholarship- Some attempt made to build case using sources, but essay relies on...
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...Title: SFC Sharp and the Secret Papers In resolving the ethical problem shown in the case study, you are to develop possible courses of action and the solution that best represents Army values. Keep in mind, however, that there may be several correct solutions to the problem. Arriving at a different solution does not necessarily mean that your solution is wrong. 1. Define the problem. a. What is the problem? -The basic problem is the pressure you have to be dishonest and not report the breach of security. b. Identify the ethical questions. -Should I report the incident immediately? -What is my duty? -Is my loyalty owed to SFC Sharp or the unit? -How should I proceed? 2. Know the rules: -Identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional obligations. -You must thoroughly understand the situation and feel confident about your decision. 3. Develop and evaluate courses of action: a. Do nothing as SSG Day suggests. b. Inform the chain of command before SFC Sharp leaves. c. Inform the chain of command after SFC Sharp leaves. d. Go to SFC Sharp before he leaves and ask him how he would like to handle this problem. 4. Choose the course that best represents Army values. a. Doing nothing may violate your integrity. b. Going to the chain of command without approaching SFC Sharp shows disloyalty toward him. c. Informing the chain of command after SFC Sharp leaves may indicate your lack of personal courage and demonstrates disloyalty to SFC Sharp...
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...Title: SFC Sharp and the Secret Papers In resolving the ethical problem shown in the case study, you are to develop possible courses of action and the solution that best represents Army values. Keep in mind, however, that there may be several correct solutions to the problem. Arriving at a different solution does not necessarily mean that your solution is wrong. 1. Define the problem. a. What is the problem? -The basic problem is the pressure you have to be dishonest and not report the breach of security. b. Identify the ethical questions. -Should I report the incident immediately? -What is my duty? -Is my loyalty owed to SFC Sharp or the unit? -How should I proceed? 2. Know the rules: -Identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and professional obligations. -You must thoroughly understand the situation and feel confident about your decision. 3. Develop and evaluate courses of action: a. Do nothing as SSG Day suggests. b. Inform the chain of command before SFC Sharp leaves. c. Inform the chain of command after SFC Sharp leaves. d. Go to SFC Sharp before he leaves and ask him how he would like to handle this problem. 4. Choose the course that best represents Army values. a. Doing nothing may violate your integrity. b. Going to the chain of command without approaching SFC Sharp shows disloyalty toward him. c. Informing the chain of command after SFC Sharp leaves may indicate your lack of personal courage and demonstrates disloyalty to SFC Sharp...
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...You are newly assigned as the communications and electronics staff NCO of the 99th Infantry Battalion. You are replacing SFC Sharp, as a result of his selection for promotion to MSG and departure for a new assignment in two weeks. SFC Sharp impressed you with the welcome you received and all he is doing to ensure that you get off to a good start. Your soldiers appear well trained and your admin sergeant, SSG Day, seems to know just about everything. You know you have big shoes to fill when SFC Sharp leaves because everyone seems to like and respect him. You’ve heard people say that he knows more about infantry operations than most infantrymen do. SFC Sharp has cleaned out his desk and tells you to make yourself at home. Later this afternoon he will receive an award for his service to the 99th. His farewell party is this evening at the NCO club. As you are setting up your things in your new desk, you discover some papers wedged between the wall and the side of the desk. You pull them out and discover that they are pages from a communication security book and marked “SECRET.” You attach a cover sheet to them and go into the security vault to talk to SSG Day. SSG Day checks the inventory and destruction certificates and discovers that SFC Sharp certified that the book these pages came from was destroyed two weeks ago. Both you and SSG Day search the vault and the outer office for any other pages, but you don’t find any. SSG Day turns to you and says, “I don’t know...
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...1. Introduction 2. Executive summary 3. Theory of organizational structure 4. Types of organizational structure 5. The nature of the organizational structure 6. Case study 7. Task 1 8. Task 2 9. Task 3 10. Conclusion 11. Recommendation 12. Reference Introduction Any operating organization should have its own structure in order to operate efficiently. For an organization, the organizational structure is a hierarchy of people and its functions. The organizational structure of an organization tells us the character of an organization and the values it believes in. therefore, when we do business with an organization or getting into a new job in an organization, it is always a great idea to get to know and understand their organizational structure. Executive summary In this assignment, I describe about the theory of the organization, the types of the organization, and the nature of the organization. As task 1, 2 and 3 I have explain about Paul Rogers’ card design business. Theory of organizational structure The theory of organizational structure is a product of the industrial revolution to help businesses appropriate their workforce. Classical school Henry Fayol is acknowledged as the founder of the Classical Organization theory and is one of the pioneers of management thought. He divided the business activities into six areas- technical, commercial, financial, accounting, managerial functions and protecting the assets of the organization...
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...Spring 12 Mirror Neurons In Motor and Social Acts The authors who ushered in what might be considered the most critical finding of 21st century neuroscience to date—the discovery of mirror neurons (MNs)—contend that MNs underlie simulation theories of action understanding and mindreading (Gallese & Goldman, 1998); Gallese et al., (2004). The mechanism that allows mirroring of action is referred to as the ‘direct-matching hypothesis,’ (Rizzolatti et al., 2001), and the claim is based on the response properties of MNs in monkeys. The discovery of MNs is important in that if the implications of their function are properly understood, it lays a foundation for explanations of not only understanding of action and other minds (Gallese, 2003), but for other big questions, such as the evolution of language (Rizzolatti & Arbib, 1998). The concern of this paper is MN function as a feature at the core of the stronger claims. Alternative theorists challenge the characterization of the MN role as ‘mirroring’ action, as their findings show that mirroring cannot be direct and must rely on an interpretation of the observed action. They claim: a) MNs do not simulate with enough precision to be referred to as ‘mirroring,’ in which they are said to simulate an agent’s motor program onto the very same motor repertoire of an observer not performing the act; b) mirror neuron activation is predictive of action, not replicative; and c) the function of these neurons supports a model that is generative...
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...reconnaissance eavesdroppers; and an advanced vehicle tracking system, Blue Force Tracker, which marks the location of U.S. units and enables e-mail communication. The technology available to the enemy forces pales in comparison. But despite these significant advantages in information gathering, the methods used by the military to communicate that information suffered from critical flaws. Information about enemy movements and troop levels did not reach the officers on the ground in many cases, despite the wealth of technology available. Why? First the technology itself was often less efficient than advertised. Units often outran the range of high-capacity communications relays, and mobile communications suffered from slow download speeds, buggy software, and lockups, some as long as 10 to 12 hours at a time. Communicating data required units to be stationary to send and receive the information, leaving the units vulnerable to attack. The organization of U.S. military forces and the chain of command also...
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...All companies that are available today have a structure of the positioning of its employees. It shows how work is divided and how the co-ordination works between the members of the organization. The structure also shows how the tasks and responsibilities will be delegated and the way of communication is done from the top level of management to the lower level of objectives, list the tasks, divide work into groups, centralisation or decentralisation, organisation‟s principles, span of control and chain of command. The reason being is because it will help the organisations (Asian paints and Bombay paints) to develop an appropriate structure where in which it will able to link individuals in established network of relationships so that authority, responsibility and communications can be controlled. It is also necessary to assign suitable levels of authority and responsibility to groups or individuals to achieve the desired outcomes of the organisation. This creates a hierarchy or chain of...
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...Ethics Case Study Stacey HCS/335 September 22, 2011 Dr. Lawrence Fergus Ethics Case Study The purpose of this paper is to discuss a hypothetical case analysis involving Dr. Williams’ office assistant Jerry McCall. Jerry was in the office answering phones while the receptionist was at lunch when he received a call from a patient who stated he had an urgent need for a prescription called into the pharmacy. The patient was leaving town within minutes and needed the medication prior to catching his flight. The paper will discuss Jerry’s qualifications to write prescription medications. The doctrine of respondeat superior and how it applies to Jerry in this situation is discussed. Problem-solving methods and major legal and ethical issues that would be helpful in Jerry’s decision making are also conferred. Scope of Practice Jerry McCall is Dr. Williams’ office assistant. He is received training as both a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and a Medical Assistant (MA). However, according to the scope of practice of both an LPN and MA, neither is permitted to write prescriptions and call them into the pharmacy (Fremgen, B., 2009). An MA’s scope of practice does not allow for them to write, refill, or call in prescription medications under any circumstances. This practice does not fall within their scope of practice and doing so would be unethical and illegal. Writing prescriptions is not in the scope of practice of an LPN and therefore Jerry should not write this prescription...
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...Planning is an ongoing process for the Navy, and it is the foundation to which the other management functions build upon. Planning is the process in which the goals and objectives are looked at, and the plans are put into place in order to achieve organizational or departmental goals (Reilly, Minnick, & Baack, 2011). Planning “involves analyzing and forecasting the talent that an organization needs to execute their business strategy” (2006, August 7). Planning is a management function that requires decisions to be made about the goals and activities that a group, an individual, or the organization will do in order to accomplish the mission. The planning portion of my job is mostly done by my Chain of Command, who then conveys those plans to my department. My Chain of Command, which is comprised of the Commanding Officer and Department Heads from each department, looks at the overall mission of the...
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...Case #1 – Team ACT Contributors: Leroy: ineffective development of an effective project team ASSIGNMENT: Case Analysis – Why didn’t we know, by Ralph Hasson. DESCRIPTION: This case study will provide an analysis of the problems and the mechanisms leading up to the accusations against Galvatrens. Galvatrens is a US based consumer products company. The company discovers a significant problem within their sales department via a whistleblower that has been fired. Through this study we will examine the communication breakdown and identify key instances of failure. Problem Identified -A project team should include managers and team members with interpersonal skills, training and team building to enhance the team’s performance throughout the project (PMI, 2008, p. 232). The sales team for Galvatrens was not successfully developed. There were several flaws in the initial structure of the sales team, the management plan and execution, which led to inefficient management. Situation Analysis -The chain of command within Galvatrens directly affects the development of the sales team. The hierarchy of management has the COO responsible for daily operations, including the sales team, which is not consistent throughout all operations (Hasson, 2007). The next dilemma is with the CEO, Chip Brownlee. He follows the ill advice of the senior vice president of HR, Dale Willis. Dale believes that if something is outside the management’s chains of command it can allow a problem that...
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...Ethics The case study “Firebase Smith”, focuses on the Bravo Company Commander (myself) narrated in 2nd person, the high speed 1st platoon leader, 1LT. Urbanks, and my squared away go-to man 1SG Brown. This scenario takes place in Afghanistan on a twelve-month deployment with eight months remaining. The given information on myself in the case study (Bravo Company Commander) sheds light on my judgment, which reflects through my actions. This case study had several implications of conflicting ethical behavioral issues. Though I believe that the true ethical dilemmas stem from the commander’s faulty judgment; however, if not corrected, the saga to this case study could end in sexual harassment or sexual assault for the female specialist. To support this statement, I first acknowledged the company commander’s judgment, which is the root of this scenario. Early on in the scenario the case study mentions that I do not get much sleep at night and that I often have late night drinks of rum and coke with my 1SG. The key word in that sentence is often. Often refers to frequently; meaning I’m most likely drinking 3 to 4 times a week while still pulling eighteen hour shifts. Realistically, this gives me about 4 hours of sleep, given the fact that the scenario does not state how much alcohol is being consumed. Questions now come into play of whether I am capable of doing my duty? Have I ever been hung over and how many times? When things turn sour do I sneak a drink during the...
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...Case No 1. Home in Hospital Q. 1. Is Computerization, solution to every problem? Do you feel that this hospital has to go for computerization? Today’s world of globalization and increased competition among many firms made it essential to cope with new challenges through extensive use of technology. Although it’s true that computerization is important, but not essentially the solution for every business problem. In the hospital case, they should preferably go for computerization at least in the pharmacy stock, because the use of automated system will help smooth running of its operations. As the scissor lost case reveal the importance of Just in time method, especially when the whole pharmacy area is operated by only one person. Q. 2. Assuming Dr. Khan’s study of the situation is correct and computerization for HH is essential, what are the resistances you see in Dr. Dhan? As Mr. Dhan is operating the hospital for years and being able to manage all the accounts and other information efficiently without computerization, therefore he is not ready to accept the importance of automation in stock and accounts related operations. Mr. Dhan does not realize the importance of automation until he himself use and see the role the computerization play in the smooth running of the organization. Q.3. if you were in the place of Mr. Khan what will you do to overcome the resistance to change? It is very essential to convince him about the importance of computerization for the hospital...
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...used in business management and it refers to the number of subordinates a supervisor has. The span is influenced by many different factors such as nature of nature of work, type of management, types of organization and type of workers. Just like any other organization BMW has its own span of control. At 31 December 2011, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees (BMW Group. (2012). It is very likely that BMW Group employs many managers as it is suggested that a manager should only be supervising from 1-10 subordinates at the same time. This is due to the fact that technology helps managers a lot when trying to present their ideas to the workers. Hierarchy Hierarchy structure refers to the pyramid shaped chain of command that exists in an organization. Just like all big organizations around the world the BMW hierarchy is pyramid shaped with a large base of workers, who are directly supervised by the smaller level above them, who are in turn supervised by the level above them, continuing on to the top ranking however with three major shareholders, Stefan Quandt owning 17.4% of the company, Johanna Quandt...
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