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MGT510 Module 05: Organizational Structure, Systems, and Implementation
I need help completing a discussion board post for my Management course (Strategy Planning). Below are the exact requirements provided by my instructor:
Description:
In this module, we explore strategy execution and learn that strategy formulation and strategy implementation cannot be separated. Strategy implementation considers broad organizational concepts such as organizational design and behavior as well as human resource management. We will also utilize a strategic viewpoint to focus on strategy implementation from a front-line perspective, particularly considering organizational structure and management systems. We will continue to learn about organizational resources and capabilities because they form the foundation from which strategy can be implemented.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the processes of strategy execution.
- Reconcile specialization with coordination and cooperation.
- Identify organizational capabilities needed to implement strategy.
- Examine types of structures and systems and how they are suited to particular contexts.
—– The Discussion: —–
Read Case 6: BP: Organizational Structure and Management Systems (R.M. Grant, Contemporary Strategy Analysis, 11th ed. Wiley, 2022).
Remember that a case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and discussing the specific case questions below, develop your proposed solution by following these steps:
- Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module which apply to the situation described in the case study.
- Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current course module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.
- Describe in some detail the actions that would address or correct the situation.
- Complete this initial analysis and then read the discussion questions. Typically, you will already have the answers to the questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case.
The disastrous explosions at BP’s Texas City refinery and its Macondo oil well in the Gulf of Mexico have drawn attention to the organizational structure and management system created at BP by former CEO John Browne.
- Discuss the role that specialization with coordination and cooperation played in the BP disaster? Provide examples of organizational capabilities that could have facilitated this process.
- What structure is used in your organization and is this model appropriate to the industry in which you work? Why or Why not?
Assignment Requirements:
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
- Length: Your initial post should address all components of the question with 600-650 words limit.
- Formatting: Follow academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
- Sources & Citations: Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least Three (3) scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Proper APA citation is required.
- Originality Check: You are strongly encouraged to check all assignments for originality using Turnitin before submission.
- Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism is NOT tolerated. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Assignments with more than 15% similarity to existing work will receive a zero. Repeated offenses may lead to termination.
- Grading Rubric: Review the grading rubric to understand how your assignment will be evaluated.
- Course Alignment: Ensure your discussion incorporates textbook concepts, principles, and theories, aligning with class lectures and avoiding the use of advanced material not yet covered in the course.
- Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Be sure to cite the textbook and use the lectures provided so that the analysis aligns with the material we’ve covered so far in the course.
Required Readings:
- Chapter 6 Organization Structure and Management Systems: The Fundamentals of Strategy Implementation in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
- Chapter 6 PowerPoint slides in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
- Kulović, D., Husaković, D., & Husetović, E. (2022). Relationship between organizational configurations and competing values culture model. BH Economics Forum / BH Ekonomski Forum, 16(1), 63–78.
- Wade, J. (2014). Reinventing organizations: A guide to creating organizations inspired by the next stage of human consciousness. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 46(2), 255–256.
Recommended:
- Di Muro, P., Lecoeuvre, L., & Turner, R. (2021). Ambidextrous strategy and execution in entrepreneurial project-oriented organizations: The case of Pagani supercars. International Journal of Project Management, 39(1), 45.
Note: I’ve attached the slides for the relevant chapter, CH3 + grading rubric. The book is uploaded here:
Instructor Expectations:
Please ensure you dedicate your utmost effort and attention to detail when completing this task. The instructor places a strong emphasis on proper citation and substantive analysis that extends beyond simply answering the questions. Your work should demonstrate depth, originality, and critical thinking by introducing new insights and supporting arguments with thorough research.
The instructor maintains high academic standards and expects students to consistently strive for excellence. Your assignment should reflect the following:
- Comprehensive Use of Sources:
- Incorporate textbook theories, concepts, and at least three (3) peer-reviewed journal articles to support your analysis.
- Proper APA citation is essential to demonstrate deep engagement with the material.
- Substantial Analysis:
- Move beyond surface-level responses by providing insightful, well-developed arguments.
- Offer unique perspectives and link theories to practical examples to enhance your discussion.
- Attention to Detail:
- Ensure your writing is clear, polished, and well-organized.
- Adhere to the required page count and APA formatting guidelines.
This assignment is not just about fulfilling a requirement—it is an opportunity to showcase academic excellence.
Additionally, your performance on this assignment will significantly influence my decision to collaborate with you on future coursework throughout my academic journey.
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Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Eleventh Edition
Robert M. Grant
Chapter 6
Organizational Structure and Management Systems: The
Fundamentals of Strategy Implementation
Organization Structure and Management Systems: The
Fundamentals of Strategy Implementation
Outline
• Strategy Formulation and Strategy Implementation.
• The Fundamentals of Organizing.
• Developing Organizational Capability.
• Organizational Design.
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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
• To understand the relationship between strategy formulation and strategy
implementation and the role of strategic planning systems in linking the
two.
• To recognize the role of cooperation and coordination within
organizations.
• To appreciate the role of resources, processes, motivation, and structure in
developing organizational capabilities.
• To select organizational structures best suited to particular business
contexts.
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Strategy Formulation and Strategy Implementation (1 of 2)
Strategy Formulation and Strategy Implementation
• Strategic management cannot be segmented into self-contained
formulation and implementation stages.
• Intended strategy is always incomplete—it is during implementation that
strategy becomes fully specified.
• Equally, strategy formulation has to take account of the circumstances of
implementation.
• However, action needs to be preceded by intention: hence, the starting
point for most strategy is the cognitive processes of managers.
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Strategy Formulation and Strategy Implementation (2 of 2)
The Strategic Planning Cycle
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The Fundamentals of Organizing (1 of 3)
Basic Tasks of Organizing: Cooperation and Coordination
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The Fundamentals of Organizing (2 of 3)
Key drivers:
1. Technological and economic developments.
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2.
Developments in transportation (e.g. railroads) enabled firms to serve wider markets.
Developments in communication (e.g. telegraph, telephone) allowed firms to organize across a wider geographical area.
Legal developments
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The corporation as a legal entity.
Limited liability.
3. Organizational innovations
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Line and staff structure—the creation of corporate headquarters that administered multiple operating units
The holding company—financial group of companies linked by parent-subsidiary relationships
The multidivisional structure—integrated companies with corporate headquarters responsible for financial and strategic control
and divisions operating the individual businesses.
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The Fundamentals of Organizing (3 of 3)
Hierarchy as Coordination: [2] Loosely-Coupled Modular Systems Allow Decentralized
Adaptation
Tightly-coupled, integrated system:
Change in any part of the system requires
system-wide adaptation.
Loose-coupled, modular hierarchy:
partially-autonomous modules linked by
standardized interfaces permits
decentralized adaptation and innovation.
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Developing Organizational Capability (1 of 3)
Integrating Resources to Create Organizational Capability
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Developing Organizational Capability (2 of 3)
Resources & capabilities in professional soccer
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Developing Organizational Capability (3 of 3)
Reorganizing for Capability Development: Booz Allen Hamilton (Worldwide Commercial
Business), 1992-1998
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Organizational Design (1 of 8)
Hierarchy as Control: Weber’s Principles of Bureaucracy
• Rational-legal authority.
• Specialization of labor.
• Hierarchical structure.
• Coordination and control through rules and standard operating procedures.
• Standardization of employment practices.
• Separation of positions and people: authority assigned to a position, not a
person.
• Formalization of administrative acts, decisions, and rules.
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Organizational Design (2 of 8)
Hierarchy as Coordination: [1] Hierarchy Economizes on Coordination Costs
But what about effectiveness of coordination?
–Depends upon the organization’s task
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Organizational Design (3 of 8)
Ryanair Holdings plc: Organizational structure
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Organizational Design (4 of 8)
General Electric: Organizational Structure, January 2018
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Organizational Design (5 of 8)
Sony Group: Organizational Structure, April 2020
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Organizational Design (6 of 8)
Royal Dutch/Shell Group, 1994: A Matrix Structure
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Organizational Design (7 of 8)
Mechanistic versus Organic Organizational Forms
Feature
Mechanistic forms
Organic forms
Task definition
Rigid and highly specialized
Flexible and broadly defined
Coordination and control
Rules and directives vertically imposed
Mutual adjustment, common culture
Communication
Vertical
Vertical and horizontal
Knowledge
Centralized
Dispersed
Commitment and loyalty
To immediate superior
To the organization and its goals
Environmental context
Stable with low technological uncertainty Dynamic with significant technological
uncertainty and ambiguity
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Organizational Design (8 of 8)
New Approaches to Business Organization
• Adhocracy—team-based organization where shared values, employee participation,
flexible communication, and spontaneous coordination substitute for hierarchy,
authority, and control.
• Project-based organizations—dynamic structures with time-limited project teams.
• Network structures—organizations where coordination is based upon informal social
linkages rather than by hierarchy. Effective in creating and disseminating knowledge.
• Humanistic organization—dedicated to the dignity, liberty, integrity, and well-being of
members. To promote the flourishing of its people commitment to ethics and selfdetermination is essential.
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