Secondary structure

Chain of command is an important aspect of the law enforcement division. Transmitting information through organizational structure ensures that all personnel in a department will be adequately informed. A chain of command establishes department’s hierarchy in which the authority members may conduct appropriate action before transferring the information/directive/order down the line of command. Failure to transmit the matter through the chain of command creates internal disorder and confusion.…

In the article “Activity Theory” by Donna Kain and Elizabeth Wardle explains how different groups works within themselves. They explain how the activity system define a group of people who share a common goal or motive. I completely agree on how an activity system allow certain communities are structurally connected. This is a great way to help you understand community relationships. Activity system is a good system because it “sees all aspects of activity as shaped over time by people’s social…

How Shake Shingle Metal Roofing Compares To Wood Shakes If you love the look of a wood shake roof but hate the thought of all the maintenance a wood roof needs, then you should consider getting a shake shingle metal roof instead. You'll have the look you like, but none of the upkeep required for real wood. Here's how the two types of roofing compare. Appearance You may imagine metal roofing to be in long sheets like you see on barns, but it actually comes in different forms. The metal can be…

I have not had the opportunity to work in a team environment with Grantham during the course of my studies. However, I have been involved in numerous teams throughout my lifetime, working in both formal and informal teams. I have learned that an informal team emerges when a group of people with shared common interests comes together naturally on a regular basis. Formal teams are developed by direction from a governing body with the specific purpose to accomplish a task. When analyzing our…

Organisation Theory Applied to Early Stage Startups An Analysis Using Chester Barnard’s ‘Functions of the Executive’ Sharada S., MPP 29/2014 Abstract This paper analyses administrative structures in startups through the contributions of Chester Barnard to the theory of organisation. Chester Barnard is credited with the for his landmark contributions to the theory of organisation through his book, ‘The Functions of the Executive’ wherein he aspired to contribute to a science of organisation.…

Proteins are a multifarious group of macromolecules, which carry out many different functions within the human body. (Mbuthia, 2009). They are comprised of repeating units of amino acids held together by peptide bonds. As stated by Mbuthia, the Biuret reagent is a solution which aids scientists to conclude if there are any peptide bonds present within a sample, and thus, is used to determine protein existence within a substance. The Biuret assays depends on the presence of 2 or more peptide…

Organizational Structure of Walmart Unlike previous centuries, the last century is characterized by rapid cultural change and technological development. This rapid pace of change has created an ever changing environment, which constantly creates environmental pressures that organizations must identify and adapt to, or run the risk of no longer being relevant to today’s consumers. Recent business history is littered with once thriving businesses that used to be household names that have gone…

Organizational Structure Organizational structure is “the way in which job tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated (Robbins & Judge, 2009).” The success and development of the organization depends on how effective the way it was structured. Some organizations prefer to use different structures compared to other organizations for an array of reasons, such as: the size of the organization, the environmental factors the organization confronts, the type of industry the organization…

According to Max Weber, bureaucracy can be termed as the formal system of an organization and administration designed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. In line with this, there are principles that can be used in such an organizational structure. These principles include job specialization (Altman 2013). In this case, management of an organization is charged with ensuring that they divide their jobs into a simple, routine and fixed category based on competence and functional specialization.…

Organizational structure points out how individuals and teamwork are coordinated inside an organization. To reach your goals and objectives work needs to be coordinated and managed. As a manager for a professional soccer team back in Norway, organizational structures are vital for me to keep developing my business. There are mainly four aspects of structure that we use. They are centralization, formalization, hierarchical levels and departmentalization. My organization consists of me as the…