Organizational Strategy
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Communicate that strategy is part of moving the organization to the future: http://workplacepsychology.net / 2011/02/18 / successful-strategic-execution-is-hard/

Managerial Tasks

Explain commonalities of tasks, how company tailor's strategic management to its needs http://www2.uhv.edu/chapao / Management4340/Lecture%20Notes / 2 eIM-LN-Chapter10.pdf

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Define and Examples of 8 Tasks

1-Build Organization; 2- Allocate esources, 3- Ensure policies work; 4- Push for continual improvement, 5 -- Install systems, 6 -- Use ewards, 7 -- Foster corporate culture, 8 -- Exert internal leadership

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http://www.the-performance-factory.com/en/free-performance-library/the-8-a-unique-framework/

Marshaling esources

1-Build the organization 2-Allocate resources 3- Ensure policies work http://www.gsu.edu/images/H/HI-high-performance07.pdf

Graphic: http://www.authoritydirectory.com/blog / competition-can-destroy-organizational-team-building/

Instituting Strategy-Facilitating Policies

4-Push for continuous improvement, 5-Install systems that are appropriate

FOCUS Process.

F - Formulate a plan. - Disaggregate student performance data.

O - Optimize time by preparing and following a timeline. - Plan the instructional calendar.

C - Concentrate on teaching standards and collaborate with the instructional team. - Teach the instructional…...

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In attempting to ensure workforce motivation in the transitional period, it is first necessary to identify some core aspects of motivational theory within the context of the achievement of strategic organizational goals. Indeed, the attainment of such a condition requires a sensible balance between managerial commitment to the strategic interests of a business and to the human interests of its everyday operation. This justifies the demand to correspond closely with the various departments which will ultimately be central in the process of adjustment.

The importance of retaining motivation in the organization corresponds directly with stimulation of the impression that all departments and personnel are directly involved in a strategic transition. The presentation of a unified front is essential for an organization undergoing serious change as might effect marketing identity or brand consistency. Often, for a larger organization, making changes which are to persist across an array of operational demands, there are…...

XYZ Company is looking for several measures to promote its growth and profitability in a manner that aligns with its respective organizational goals. This process requires development of strategies for the company that helps in determining the direction it undertakes in its respective industry and market. The ability of this company to achieve its desired goals is dependent and affected by its capability to develop effective operational strategies. Without suitable and effective strategies, it will be relatively difficult for the company to achieve its goals. In essence, XYZ Company cannot achieve desired success and profitability without creating and implementing suitable strategies. The development of effective strategies for this company requires examining its various operational components including marketing, operations, laws, ethics, leadership, globalization, economics, and information systems.
Organizational Strategy

Organizational strategy is defined as the sum of the activities or initiatives a company or business seeks to undertake in order to achieve its…...

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References

"Business-Level Strategy." (n.d.). Lecture 4. Retrieved from University at Albany -- State University of New York website:  http://www.albany.edu/faculty/es8949/bmgt481/lecture4.html 

"Corporate Strategy." (n.d.). Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness. Retrieved from Harvard Business School website:  http://www.isc.hbs.edu/strategy/pages/corporate-strategy.aspx 

Gutterman, A.S. (2011, November 7). Functional-Level Strategy. Retrieved April 20, 2016, from  http://alangutterman.typepad.com/files/mdc_11.07.2011.pdf 

Johnson, S. (n.d.). What is the Meaning of Organizational Strategy? Retrieved April 20, 2016, from  http://smallbusiness.chron.com/meaning-organizational-strategy-59427.html

The workforce is addressed on a personal level to ensure that each individual not only understands what the expectations are of him or her, but also to ensure that they will give only their best effort towards the organizational goal. In order to motivate employees in this way, it is necessary for each individual to understand the organizational goals and to care sufficiently about these. Employees therefore have to find meaning in their work. This can best be done by communication.
It is one fortunate feature of the current technological world that communication can occur both regularly and instantly. Instead of having to print out thousands of circulars, managers can write a single email and send it to thousands of employees simultaneously with a single click. This greatly facilitates the communication paradigm between management and employees, or indeed between the HR department and employees.

Various forms of communication are possible -…...

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Carney, Michael. (2002, Jan-Feb). The co-evolution of institutional environments and organizational strategies. Organization Studies.  http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4339/is_1_23/ai_87782496 

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OI and Selecting ProjectsWhy should an organization not rely only on OI to select projects? eturn on Investment (OI) is important when considering a project because it indicates the benefit for the company overall (Haddad, 2013). And while OI is often used as a primary criterion for selecting projects, there are several reasons why organizations should not rely solely on this metric. First, OI calculations can be complex and time-consuming, and may require the use of specialized software. Second, OI results can be sensitive to assumptions and estimates, making it difficult to compare different projects. Finally, OI does not take into account other important factors such as the strategic fit of a project or its alignment with organizational goals (Villanova University, 2022). As a result, relying exclusively on OI to select projects can lead to sub-optimal decision making. Organizations would be better served by using a multi-criteria approach that includes…...

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ReferencesDe Bock, E. (2019). Project management in the transformative age. Retrieved from  R. S. (2013). Are your projects supporting your vision statement?: prove it! Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.Plaky. (2022). Project management statistics. Retrieved from  https://plaky.com/learn/project-management/project-management-statistics/ Shyamal. (2019). Future proof your business with project management. Retrieved from  https://www.poptin.com/blog/future-proof-business-project-management/ Villanova University. (2022). Organizational Project Management: Aligning Project Management with Organizational Strategy. Retrieved from  https://www.villanovau.com/resources/project-management/organizational-project-management/https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2019/08/11/247538/project-management-in-the-transformative-age/ Haddad,

Organizational Environment Starbucks
In-depth Analysis of Organizational Environment - Starbucks

Starbucks Organizational Culture and Environment

Global Perspectives of Starbucks

Social esponsibility embraced by Starbucks

Starbucks Planning Process

Decision Making Process of Starbucks

Starbucks Corporate Strategy

Organizational Structure of Starbucks

Starbucks uses a mechanistic structure as a contemporary design

Starbucks Organizational Culture and Environment

Starbucks Corporation is considered as one of the leading coffee house chains that offer best quality coffee to its customers. This retail corporation is based in the United States, initiated in the early years of the decade of 1970. Due to its popularity, the company rapidly expanded to various locations around the globe. The vision, goals and strategies designed clearly indicated the fact that the owners did not believe in having growth that can abate the corporate culture, therefore, the corporate culture was considered to be one of the integral aspects for the company. The mission statement of the company in this regard also express that they seek…...

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References

Anthony, W.P., Gales, L.M., & Hodge, B.J. (2003). Organization Theory: A Strategic Approach. 6th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

BCG. (2012). Howard Schultz on Global Reach and Local Relevance at Starbucks - An Interview with the CEO. bcg.perspectives. Retrieved from:  https://www.bcgperspectives.com/content/videos/leadership_management_two_speed_economy_howard_schultz_global_reach_and_local_relevance/ 

Behar, H. (2007). It's Not About the Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks. USA: Portfolio.

SeaZone. (2012). Successful Application of Organizational Behavior: Starbucks - Achieving Success the Starbucks Way. Yahoo Voices. Retrieved from:  http://voices.yahoo.com/successful-application-organizational-behavior-2435551.html?cat=3

Guidelines on oral and written communication with job applicants

One important guideline is that the human resources department is solely responsible for setting the policies and procedures regarding staffing and management of all aspects of the staffing process. herefore any written or oral communication to job applicants should come from the human resources department except where the management team may need to reply to an item that they are formally delegated for.

he second guideline is that all oral and written communication with job applicants should be clearly stated and in a conspicuous manner in the appropriate document. his is in order to prevent any misunderstandings or misinformation that comes from the job applicant not receiving or comprehending the message. he members of the organization should require the job applicants to acknowledge receipt or the message being passed and they should be given an opportunity to ask for clarification where it is…...

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The best way to conduct the criterion-related validity test is to seal the results then review them after a period of between 3 to 6 months after the new hires have been with the company. This way, the staffing manager will be able to assess the work performance of the new hires and correlate the results of the general ability test to their work performance. The general ability test becomes the predictor while the work performance becomes the criterion.

As in the study conducted by Ispas, Iliescu, Ilie, and Johnson (2010)

Job performance can be measured using supervisor ratings of the employees which can be collected as a part of the employees' annual or monthly performance evaluations. The performance appraisal can be based on a 5-point scale with four dimensions being evaluated. The four dimensions to be evaluated are quality of work, professional

The seven variables that have been termed as "levers" by the authors all start with the letter 'S'.
Following are the things included in the seven variables:

-Strategy

-Systems

-Staff

-Skills

-Structure

-Shared values and -Style.

Structure is explained as the skeleton of the organizational chart or an organization. Strategy has been identified by the authors as the path or plan of action that is taken in order to achieve some goals and target over a period of time. Systems are defined as the routine process and procedures that are carried out within the firms. Staff is further divided into the personal categories within the firms (e.g., engineers). The skills refer to the capabilities possessed by the staff that is working within an organization. Style is defined as the way in which the managers behave or act in order to achieve the organizational goals. Shared value variable basically comprises of the concepts or the principles that the…...

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References

Burke & Litwin. (1992). A Causal Model of Organization Performance and Change', Journal of Management, Vol 18, No 3, pp 523 -- 545.

Katz, D. & Kahn, R.L. (1978). The Social psychology of organizations. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Wiley.

McLindon, D, McDaniel, K., Smiley, J., Anderson. T. And Moorman, R., (2012). Whole Foods Market Case Study. Retrieved from:   on May 15, 2013.http://www.slideserve.com/arleen/whole-foods-market-case-study 

Pascale, R.T. & Athos, a.G. (1981). The art of Japanese management: Applications for American executives. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

The shared understanding is crucial in order to build strength and enough confidence necessary for the implementation of strategy and to necessitate evolution.
Second Phase: LG's strategic intent

In order to remain competitive, LG has to stick to its long-term vision which should act as stabilizers to the corporation in times of uncertainty. The vision in this case refers to as a statement of the things that can be achieved by the corporation. The concept of strategic intent is very crucial to the operating of a corporation since it acts as a magnet that pulls the present corporate dynamics and activities to the future. Any given strategic intent should be formulated in a manner that the corporation's remain with a large vision that can energize the workforce at all times. The formulation of new strategic intent options can help LG in capturing new markets while remaining competitive within the uncertain economic…...

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References

Chandler, AD (1962).Strategy and structure: chapters in the history of the industrial enterprise.

The American Historical Review, October 1962, Vol. 68 Issue: Number 1 p158-158

Bradford, RW (2008). Communicating Your Strategic Plan with Employees . Available online retrieved 16 January 2011http://www.strategyletter.com/CD1103/featured_article.php

Bartlett, C. And Ghoshal, S. (1994), "Changing the role of top management: beyond strategy to purpose," Harvard Business Review, Vol. 72

Organizational Strategies
Deliberate and Emergent Strategies

Companies have a number of different options as they chart their course, seeking to maximize their advantages and limit their liabilities. Two of the major strategies that companies can follow are deliberate strategies, which consist of a systematic course of action that is pursued to allow a company to reach a desired object of goal. Another basic strategy approach is that of the emergent strategy, which involves a company's responding to the particular conditions and dynamics of a particular situation. This paper describes three companies (in three different sectors) that are pursuing a deliberate strategy and three that are pursuing an emergent strategy.

Deliberate Strategy deliberate strategy may be seen as one that is initiated from within a company and that accords with the company's intrinsic goals. Of course, it is unlikely to be the case that any company can ever pursue what might be considered to…...

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Works Cited

Griffin, Ricky. Management (7th ed.). New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2001.   http://www.celestialseasonings.com/whoweare/csdifference.phphttp://portal.cetim.org/file/1/67/Katzy-1998-Design-and-Implementation-of-Virtual-Organizations.pdf .

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The advantage on the other hand is of the retrieval of relevant and solid findings based on which the adequate strategies can be implemented.
4. The congruence model

According to the Mind Tools website, the "congruence model is based on the principle that an organization's performance is derived from four elements: tasks, people, structure, and culture. The higher the congruence, or compatibility, amongst these elements, the greater the performance" (Mind Tools, 2010). The advantage of the model is that of simplifying the issues promoted by the previous models and revealing an analysis structure constructed onto four elements alone. This implies lower task complexities and leads to more efficiently retrieved results. However, it could also lead to sometimes irrelevant findings as it does not take into consideration elements outside the organization, such as the socio-economic climate. In other words, this model is highly applicable when conducting an internal audit, but its efficiency…...

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Smith provided the appropriate managerial direction which struck the right balance between creativity, performance and productivity. His farsightedness which encompassed a wide vision was long-term, ambitious and the same time entirely practical and feasible. (Section 7: Leadership and Management, p. 243)
Having earlier steered a floundering company towards a successful path, Smith's work was uphill. He had to drastically change the organizational culture and structure while reducing conflict within the very talented set of employees and provide them with a collective direction. He was also expected to reduce the atmosphere of uncertainty prevailing in the organization and use the "countercultures" of the earlier two companies to foster innovation and creativity and thus get a competitive advantage for the new organization. (Section 2: Organizations & Culture, p. 64)

d. Organizational goals, vision, mission, objectives and values

Organizational mission defines the very reason for its existence. It basically refers to a general all-encompassing statement…...

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References

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Therefore, there is a room for future research (Swaminathan & Jawahar, 2013). The results of this study indicated a possibility of other factors that influence job satisfaction. From this fact, it is important to recommend further research for the purpose of revealing the factors and improving job performance through the use of the results (Mohamed & Anisa, 2012). esearchers should perform the investigation by using many and few participants and compare the results in order to devise the best samples. This is because this research relied on a sample of 65 participants. if, a bigger number than the one stated on this research is used, there is a possibility of a considerable difference being evident (Mohamed & Anisa, 2012).
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Swaminathan, S., & Jawahar, P. (2013). job satisfaction as a predictor of organizational citizenship behavior: an empirical study. Global Journal of Business esearch (GJB),

7(1), 71-80.

Mohamed, M., & Anisa, H.H. (2012). elationship…...

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7(1), 71-80.

Mohamed, M., & Anisa, H.H. (2012). Relationship Between Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, 11(3), 7-

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But al-Mart has been more successful where Kmart has failed. The author of the study explains this difference with the treatment, importance and role played and offered to the human resource. "Kmart and al-Mart are virtually identical, right? Yet most people prefer to shop at al-Mart. Kmart recently declared bankruptcy. Could the reason for this be as fundamental as leadership style and the resultant employee attitude? I believe so. Kmart has been said to use the "control" method of leadership, while al-Mart has used an "empowerment" model. Thus, there is a subtle, yet big, difference between the customer relationship with employees of each corporation" (ork Motivation Incentives, 2004-2005).
Otherwise put, al-Mart allows its staff members to make their statement and to voice their opinions. And this often proved beneficial for the organizational well-being. For instance, Tim Gebauer was once talking to an employee who suggested putting an extra product line…...

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As a result the "Driving for Higher Performance" campaign (note the play on words of the company's general mission to produce better and better cars every year) Toyota is "now able to zero in on where there are major fluctuations" that deviate from its overall mission of excellence and "drill down on variances that could impact the forecast for the balance of the year," according to Doi. (Ozzimo, 2006) the use of profit center segmentation enabled Toyota to quickly reallocate its resources to meet the heightened demand in the U.S. For new models like the Prius hybrid and the Scion (Ozzimo, 2006).
The approach of CFO Doi is embedded with the approach of the entire company's focus on continual improvement. Doi has also had to deal with legal issues, such as company compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley as well has higher benchmarks for cost reduction, corporate compliance, and value creation (Ozzimo, 2006).…...

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A business model is a fundamental element of any organization's strategy. It outlines how a company creates, delivers, and captures value in the market. As such, understanding and effectively designing a business model is crucial for a company's success. In recent years, there has been a growing body of literature that examines different aspects of business models, including their components, types, and implications for firm performance.
One of the seminal works in the field of business model research is Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur's book "Business Model Generation," which introduced the Business Model Canvas tool. This tool provides a framework for....

Developing an effective organizational strategy is essential for the success and growth of any business. In order to create a strategy that will guide an organization towards its goals, there are several key elements that must be considered. This literature review will explore these key elements and their significance in developing an effective organizational strategy.

One of the most crucial elements in developing an organizational strategy is setting clear and achievable objectives. According to Thompson and Martin (2005), objectives provide a sense of direction and purpose for the organization, guiding decision-making and actions towards a common goal. Without clear objectives,....

Introduction

In the ever-changing business landscape, organizations must continuously adapt and evolve their strategies to maintain their competitiveness and achieve long-term success. Developing an effective organizational strategy is crucial for guiding decision-making, aligning resources, and ensuring that the organization achieves its desired outcomes. This literature review explores the key elements that are pivotal in developing an effective organizational strategy.

Environmental Analysis

A thorough understanding of the external environment is essential for crafting an effective strategy. Porter's Five Forces analysis (1980) provides a systematic framework for examining the industry dynamics, including the threat of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, intensity of....