unit 10 Flashcards
flexible organisation
one that is able to adapt and respond relatively quickly to changes in external environment I order to gain and sustain its competitive position
benefits of flexible organisation
likely tom be efficient and responsive
-more likely ti respond to and meet changing customer needs and wants
-improved decision making
-more attractive place to work for the best people.
restructuring
flexible working
involves arrangements where there are a variety of options offered to employees in terms of working time, working location and pattern of working
positives of flexible working
saving on costs
-aids recruitment and staff retention
-take advantage of developments in technology
-meet employee legislation.
negatives of flexible working
loss of customer is key employees reduce their hours
- inability to substitute for certain skills of certain employees absent
-lower employee productivity.
zero hours contracts
allows employees to hire stand with no guarantee if work.
organic v mechanistic structures
organic- more flexible
mechanistic- traditional;
who is Kurt Lewin
what is Lewin’s force field analysis
there are forces driving change and forces restraining it.
for change to occur the driving force must exceed the restraint force.
internal forces that drive change
need for higher profits
-poor productivity
-lack of innovation
-need to change culture
-change of leadership
external forces that drive change
customer demand
-competition
-legaslation and taxes
-political environment
-economic conditions
-ethics and social value
-technological change
resistance to change
self-interest
-low tolerance for change and
-different assessment of the situation
-misinformation and misunderstanding
what is self interest in resistance to change
-is a powerful motivators, perceived threat of job security, status and financial position
Mnemonic for resistance to change
self interest
assessment issues
low
tolerance
misunderstanding
misinformation.
