D078 Task 1
A1. Benny’s consulting business will implement the team structure. This structure
allows the employees to work together in groups that blends their skill sets together
and work off each other’s strengths all while efficiently working toward a common
goal. Multiple teams can focus on helping one business at a time, giving them the
time and focus needed to give a proper assessment. Allowing teams to focus on
one business at a time will improve critical thinking, increase efficiency and
decrease confusion.
A2. Team structure and the functions factor would go together like mashed
potatoes and gravy. I have already interviewed and selected my college interns and
made my selections based on work styles and complementary skills. Functions
builds on this further by grouping the employees based on function, knowledge,
skill levels and allows creative thinking. The functions factor gives specific roles
and makes everyone accountable. Leading a team structure in a functions factor
will work well as the business grows. There is a chance that functional departments
could cause some problems down the line as departments grow. It will be
important to make sure employees don’t lose sight of the big picture and overall
company goals.
Chain of command factor makes who is in charge and goals crystal clear. Teams
would still be formed but roles within the team would be more certain with
knowing who directly to report to. Team members would always know where they
stand in the hierarchy. According to the textbook this hierarchy acts as a control
mechanism for making sure the right people do the right things at the right time.
Decisions can be made quicker in the chain of command with only one boss or
manager in charge. Teams will work together as equals and any differences can be
settled by a department supervisor or manager. If team members are unsure about
more important business decisions or human resource issues they can go to
department supervisors as well.
Centralized or decentralized factors is how major decision making is decided. One
of the biggest benefits to being highly centralized is better efficiency and the
downside is to many levels of bureaucracy. Centralized would allow the consulting
business to set objectives for managers and team members to follow. Decentralized
factors could eventually lead to people not being able to agree on what’s the best
decision for the business.
