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ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS - 10
Course Title : Organisational Design, Development and
Change
Assignment Code : MS-10/TMA/SEM-II/2015
Coverage :
All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit
this assignment on or before 31st October, 2015 to the coordinator of your
study center.
Q. 1. Describe the factors that affect
organisational design and explain different approaches in assessing
organisational effectiveness with the help of examples.
Answer:The choice of an appropriate organization design is dependent on a number
of factors. These factors can be internal or external. However the main factors
affecting organizational design are: size, environment, strategy, and
technology. Organizational design is the process of deciding on and executing a
business’ structure. This consists of establishing a chain of command,
determining organizational elements and assigning resources. An organization’s
structure amounts to its strategy for deploying talent in the company. Whether
that deployment achieves a business’ goal depends partly on the strength of the
organizational design.
Key Factors
Affecting Organizational Design
Q. 2. Discuss the concept of ‘process-based
change’. Cite organizational examples where process based change has taken
place successfully.
Answer:Change is a process, which progress over a period of time. Whilst change
itself always carries with it improbability, the process of change should be
managed by an effetive plan, unambiguous rules, processes, protocol and system.
Educational researches have defined the change process for both organisations
and individuals as :
•
Change
is not a single event, it takes time to plan for change, try new practices, and
incorporate new programs effectively.
•
Change
can energize, act as a catalysts and build a sense of community.
•
The
process of change may not be empraced at all conflicts are a natural part of
the change process.
•
Change
begins with the individuals and will not be manifested in organisation until
individuals believe in the change and understand the
Q. 3. Describe and discuss the trends in the
present day work organisations and the role of management in ‘quality of work
life’.
Answer:In today's high tech, fast-paced world, the work environment is very
different than it was a generation ago. According to the Institute of
Industrial Engineers, it is not uncommon for a person to change careers an
average of six times in his or her lifetime. It is now rare for a person to
stay with a single company his or her entire working life. Because employees
are often willing to leave a company for better opportunities, companies need
to find ways not only to hire qualified people, but also to retain them.
Q. 4. Explain the concept of organizational
diagnosis. Describe any two methods of diagnosis and its benefits and
limitations with the help of examples.
Answer:Organisational diagnosis could be done as a periodic routine exercise
like the case of periodic medical check up of an individual or may be
undertaken whenever there is a cognizable problem that is affecting the
functioning of an organisation.Steps, method and process of organization
analysisSteps – Analysing the organisation, in terms of its components and
their functioning is the first step in a comprehensive diagnosis.
Every organisation can be conceived as
consisting of various subsystems or parts. Effective functioning of each of
these parts is essential for effective functioning of the organisation. In
addition the coordinated functioning of these
Q. 5. What are the different sources of
resistance to change? Describe the process of overcoming resistance to change.
Discuss with examples.
Answer:A change may cause some loss to the person or organisation affected by
it. In major and unexpected changes, employees, groups and even departments or
divisions often experience daze, shock, recoil or turmoil.
The sources of resistance to change:
1. Insecurity:For people working in a comfortable environment for quite some time, a
change of environment often brings about uncertainty and people no longer know
exactly what to expect from the implementation of change. A sense of insecurity
prevails in people who are subjected to change from one environment to another.
For example, when a person moves from high school to college, or from one job
in a city to another job in another city, a sense
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