1.0 Introduction The aim of this report is to analyse two companies who have significantly different organisational structures. It will analyse the relationship between an organisations structure and culture and the effects on the business performance. Also the factors which influence an individual’s behaviour at work will be looked into. The two companies that will be focused on are: 1.1 British Telecom (BT) BT is a leading communications solutions provider serving customers throughout the
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perspectives to analyze Apple. Introduction In this revolutionised world‚ changes occur rapidly‚ be it in an organized or disorganized way (Henry Veltmeyer 2008). Organisations are dealing with more complex systems and concepts. The study of organisational theories gradually gains importance because it involves the study of abstract issues relating to organisations. It is essential as it benefits in analyzing and discovering new meanings to life both inside and outside the organisation (Hatch and
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How a working relationship is different from a personal relationship The difference between a working relationship and personal relationship is that a working relationship is different because of boundaries‚ professional codes of conduct‚ employer policies and procedures. in your working relationship you would be friendly have a different approach treat with equality you would know your role and responsibility you would not share personal information as you would with friends. Also a working relationship
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The Qualms of Communication “He never talks to me!” is a common complaint that women have about men. The communication process between men and women has long been of interest for many people from the dawn of time. Copious studies‚ texts‚ novels‚ journals and articles have laboured over and examined communication between men and women and the resultant responses. It is even mentioned in the bible! Communication is a part of our everyday life. It occurs whether we intend to or not; to interact
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A Proposal to Aid in Changing and Improving the Company’s Organisational Culture A Proposal to Change and Improve the Company’s Organisational Culture All aspects of this proposal are based on a fictitious situation. I will summarise the aspects of the organisational culture and the aspects that could improve the culture of this fictitious organisation. I currently hold the position of manager at a small‚ privately owned coffee bistro/book store. I have been an employee there for 3 years and
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In Smartphone Market‚ It’s Luxury or Rock Bottom By CHRISTOPHER MIMS Feb. 1‚ 2015 8:53 p.m. ET (WSJ) For Apple Inc. and Xiaomi‚ the Chinese smartphone maker often described as the “Apple of China‚” it is the best of times. For most of the companies’ competitors‚ not so much. In December‚ Xiaomi became the world’s most valuable tech startup‚ worth $46 billion. And last week’s blowout quarterly results for Apple were credited to just about everything—from consumers’ lust for big phones to Chief Executive Tim
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intelligent‚ they cannot and will not ever replace humans. People need to find ways to ensure that they are better equipped to make moral judgments. By comparing with two articles that talk about this topic‚ we can confirm the different and similar points between these two articles. In the article “Humanoid Robotics: Ethical Considerations‚” published on the Idaho National Laboratory website on May 30‚ 2006‚ David Bruemmer emphasizes the importance of technological development and regulation in the field
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Internal Security Forces or Military Forces? Before arguing about police and military responsibilities dealing with the threat‚ it is important to define the status of contradiction. Since the essay focuses on the initial phases of the conflict‚ where neither official declaration of war is announced‚ nor opponents declared their juridical belonging to the other state‚ opposing party will be called terrorists. As it was mentioned in the previous chapter during phases one to six‚ terrorists may have
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Consulting Report as OB Group Assignment Consulting Report Myers Retail Limited 2012-2013 Completed by Catherine Mao Felix Tao Ron Sun Samantha Ma AF 1-‐3 OB Group -‐ Catherine‚ Felix‚ Ron and Samantha Page 0 Consulting Report as OB Group Assignment Table of content Consulting Report
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ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR What is organisational behaviour? The study of human behaviour‚ attitudes and performance within an organisational setting; drawing on theory‚ methods and principles from such disciplines as psychology‚ sociology and cultural anthropology to learn about individual‚ groups and processes. Three different OB perspectives Macro-perspective; the big picture Micro-perspective; the smaller units Meso-perspective; integration and movement between macro and micros Three levels
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