Explain the importance of organizing in business management.
Organizing is a critical function in management because it brings clarity and structure to the organization. It involves grouping similar activities, establishing authority relationships, and assigning roles to achieve goals effectively. The key importance of organizing in business management includes:
A company X limited manufacturing cosmetics, which has enjoyed a pre-eminent position in business, has grown in size. Its business was very good till 1991. But after that, new liberalised environment has seen entry of many MNC’s in the sector. With the result the market share of X limited has declined. The company had followed a very centralised business model with Directors and divisional heads making even minor decisions. Before 1991 this business model had served the company very well as consumers had no choice. But now the company is under pressure to reform. What organisation structure changes should the company bring about in order to retain its market share? How will the changes suggested by you help the firm? Keep in mind that the sector in which the company is FMCG.
Why delegation is considered essential for effective organising?
A company manufacturing sewing machines set up in 1945 by the British promoters follows formal organisation culture in totality. It is facing lot of problems in delays in decision making. As the result it is not able to adapt to changing business environment. The work force is also not motivated since they cannot vent their grievances except through formal channels, which involve red tape. Employee turnover is high. Its market share is also declining due to changed circumstances and business environment. You are to advise the company with regard to change it should bring about in its organisation structure to overcome the problems faced by it. Give reasons in terms of benefits it will derive from the changes suggested by you.
Neha runs a factory wherein she manufactures shoes. The business has been doing well and she intends to expand by diversifying into leather bags as well as western formal wear thereby making her company a complete provider of corporate wear. This will enable her to market her business unit as the one stop for working women. Which type of structure would you recommend for her expanded organisation and why?
Decentralisation is an optional policy. Explain why an organisation would choose to be decentralised.
Decentralisation is extending delegation to the lowest level. Comment.
Identify the network of social relationships which arises spontaneously due to interaction at work.
A company, which manufactures a popular brand of toys, has been enjoying good market reputation. It has a functional organisational structure with separate departments for Production, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Research and Development. Lately to use its brand name and also to cash on to new business opportunities it is thinking to diversify into manufacture of new range of electronic toys for which a new market is emerging. Which organisation structure should be adopted in this situation? Give concrete reasons with regard to benefits the company will derive from the steps it should take.
Can a large sized organisation be totally centralised of decentralised? Give your opinion.
Draw a diagram depicting a functional structure.
How does planning provide direction?
What is meant by staffing?
What is informal communication?
State the meaning of controlling.
What is meant by capital structure?v
What is meant by management?
What is a Treasury Bill?
State any two advantages of branding to marketers of goods and services?
What makes principles of management flexible?
Under which consumer right does a business firm set up consumer grievance cell?
Name the principle that is an extension of the ‘harmony, not discord’.
Explain the Principles of Scientific management given by Taylor.
Which technique is used by Taylor for distinguishing efficient and inefficient workers?
What is the role of NGOs in Consumer Protection?
Discuss the various ways through which the government protects consumers.
Explain the importance of coordination as an essential function of management.
Explain the significance of management in achieving organizational goals.
A company wants to modify its existing product in the market due to decreasing sales. You can imagine any product about which you are familiar. What decisions/steps should each level of management take to give effect to this decision?
State the main objective of time study.
Describe the functions of management.