In approximately 1,500 to 2,000 words, and based on your analysis of the data provided in the case study, produce a report that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of Organisation Design, which should cover the following:
A brief account of the historical and theoretical basis of organisation design with a comparison of two different organisation design models (AC 1.1)
An explanation of the relationship between organisational elements, business strategy and organisation design (AC 1.2)
An analysis of some of the key factors that influence organisation design (AC 2.1)
A brief assessment of some of the implications of organisation design for work processes, productivity and the workforce (2.2)
A brief evaluation of the linkages between organisation design and people management and development strategies (AC 2.3)
You should provide examples to illustrate your report based either upon the case study organisation (Part A) or an organisation of your choice.
‘Please also comment on how you will transfer the new knowledge and skills gained during this assignment into working practices. You may also use this reflection for your CPD’.
You should also include 3-5 references from up to date and relevant sources in order to support your findings.This assignment must be submitted through Online Services.
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Human Resources Management (HRM) ORGANISATION DESIGN
Workbook Unit 5ODG
(Guided learning: 30 hours)
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Workbook Guide Contents:
Introduction
Overview of 5ODG
How to use this workbook
Section one – The historical and theoretical basis of organisation design and the relationship between organisational elements and the business strategy
Section two – The key factors to be considered in the design of organisations and the implications for the management and development of people and resources
Section three – Referencing guidance
Learning Outcome:
On completion of this unit, learners will:
Understand the historical and theoretical basis of organisation design and the relationship between organisational elements and the business strategy
Understand the key factors to be considered in the design of organisations and the implications for the management and development of people and resources
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Assessment Criteria
1.1 Examine the historical and theoretical basis of organisation design.
1.2 Explain the relationship between organisational elements and the business strategy
2.1 Analyse the key factors that influence organisation design.
2.2 Assess the implications of organisation design for work processes, productivity and the workforce.
2.3 Evaluate the linkages between organisation design and people management and development strategies.
¨Resources & Bibliography:
Core textbook: Stewart & Rogers,Developing People and Organisations, CIPD, 2012
CIPD factsheet: What is Organisation Design? (2015)
http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/organisation-design.aspx
http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/small/Op-Qu/Organization-Theory.html
The historical and theoretical basis of organisation design (AC 1.1):
Overview (Harvard Business Review)
https://hbr.org/2002/03/do-you-have-a-well-designed-organization
Max Weber (Bureaucracy):
Mechanistic v organic approach to organisation design:
(mechanistic v organic)
http://www.analytictech.com/mb021/organic_vs_mechanistic_structure.htm
Mechanistic and Organic Organizational Structure
‘Scientific management’ (Taylorism)
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_Taylor.htm
http://www.skymark.com/resources/leaders/taylor.asp
http://www.tutor2u.net/business/reference/motivation-taylor-scientific-management
‘Organic or ‘systems’ approach
https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/jcim/article/view/454/755
‘Complexity’ theory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complexity_theory_and_organizations
http://www.innovation.cc/peer-reviewed/amagoh3dec2008jag2rev1.pdf
Development of organisational structures:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizational_structure
The relationships between organisational elements and the business strategy (AC 1.2):
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_95.htm
file:///C:/Users/Oakwood.Guest/Downloads/79-265-1-PB.pdf
Organisation design models and tools
(contains information of other models as well
(covers a range of models)
McKinsey’s ‘7s’ model
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_91.htm
Galbraith ‘Star’ model
http://www.jaygalbraith.com/images/pdfs/StarModel.pdf
Weisbord’s ‘Six Box’ model
http://www.reflectlearn.org/discover/the-marvin-weisbord-six-box-model-weisbord%E2%80%99s-model (and other models)
Naidler and Tushman ‘Congruence’ model
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_95.htm
Burke-Litwin ‘Causal’ model
http://www.brighthubpm.com/change-management/86867-explaining-the-burke-litwin-change-model/
http://www.12manage.com/methods_burke_litwin_model.html
McMillan’s ‘Fractal Web’
http://www.elizabethmcmillan.co.uk/links/ (embedded link)
Ken Wilber’s ‘AQAL’ model
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wilber
http://www.kenwilber.com/Writings/PDF/IntroductiontotheIntegralApproach_GENERAL_2005_NN.pdf
Holonic Enterprise model
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/095119299130119
Six Sigma
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_71.htm
The key factors that influence organisation design (AC 2.1):
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_relationship_between_structure_and_strategy
http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00318?gko=c7329
Handy’s cultural types:
http://www.tutor2u.net/business/reference/models-of-organisational-culture-handy
http://www.business.com/management/management-theory-of-charles-handy/
Tuckman’s theory of group dynamics
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htm
The implications of organisation design for work processes, productivity and the workforce (AC 2.2):
The linkages between organisation design and people management and development strategies (AC 2.3)
http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_305998_en.pdf