Examining Different Approaches to Management and Theories...

Terms of reference The task that I have been set is to examine an organisation of my choice and use my own research to satisfy the following outcomes: • Examine different approaches to management and theories of organisation. • Evaluate how organisational structure and culture contribute to business success. To do this I need to answer the following questions in the form of a business report: • Identify the organisations approach to management, supported with examples. • Identify the type of structure and provide an overall organisational chart • Identify the organisations management style and give examples • Highlight any variances between theory and practice in Qs 1 to 3 above, using illustrative examples. • Identify the culture of†¦show more content†¦1.4 I think that this is relevant to Egg plc because their website contains a lot of information about their staff, and how they like to have a pleasant, relaxed working environment, whilst achieving high targets at all times. For example, in every office there is a staff room for relaxation that contains both a pool table and a table football game. This allows staff to get to know each other better and to allow for a better atmosphere, because they can relax quickly, and overcome the effects of potentially stressful jobs. 1.5 Another example of the management taking a positive step towards ensuring staff feel relaxed and motivated is that there is no uniform at Egg plc. This encourages a freedom of image, and members of staff tend to enjoy coming to work more than other companies where rigorous rules are enforced. 2. Identify the type of structure and provide an overall organisational chart. 2.1 The organisational chart for Egg plc can be seen in the appendix at the end of this report. 2.2 Looking at the chart, it can be determined that Egg plcs structure is a functional one. 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