Critically Analyzing the Main Issues in the Case Study Using Relevant Theories Related to Organization and Management

For this case study I am going to discuss 3 health promotions, the 3 health promotions I will be discussing are; obesity, exercise and smoking. All 3 of these health promotions are from a patient whose care I was involved with for a number of weeks. I have gained full consent from the patient and their relatives. In relation to the Data Protection Act 1998 (Legislation.gov.uk, 1988)

This case study is talking about a small city has one company named Staircase Production Company (SPC). The company focuses on quality and responses customer demand, nevertheless their problem in operations as a result, high costs and late deliveries. Until, Dean Hammond became to a new general manager that wanted to improve the operation in the correct way. Dean pointed out the

Case study research can also be characterized for its rationale and contribution to the pretended theory. This way, based on the researcher’s purpose, the study can be descriptive, explicative and predictive. Maxwell also shares that case studies act as exploratory studies, who’s function is an initial unearthing of theories, methods or researchers’ ideas towards the studied phenomenon (1998). The practice of using case studies for research, must include methods for gathering facts with measures and general rules that must be followed (Yin, 2008). The protocol for the standard conduction of case studies is imperative when studying various cases, and often recommended for a single case (Yin, 2008). This code of behavior serves as a guide for the researcher, and

A subculture is cultural group that exist inside a larger culture, basically a self expression of a

I called the constituent and had a long phone conversation and this worker had a hard time following the constituent conversation because she changed back and forth topic, sometimes talking two different and unrelated topics at the same time. Ms Barbarito was very agitated trying to say many things at the same time and at times she was babbling and even stammering incomplete sentences. To make it even harder, it was a beep and constant sound emitted by her phone. I asked her if she is having issues with her phone, she said yes, and asked this worker to hold on please. It seemed like she was typing on her phone, she then said was trying to mute the alert beep, but she couldn’t. She asked this worker to call her again. I called her again but

I keep six honest serving men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When; And How and Where and Who. Rudyard Kipling

A case study is a specific instance that is frequently designed to illustrate a more general principle (Nisbet and Watt, 1984). Hitchock and Hughes (1995) further suggest that the case study approach is particularly valuable when the researcher has little control over evens. Case studies strives to portray ‘what it like’ to be a particular situation, to catch up reality and ‘thick description’ (Geertz, 1973) of participants’ lives experiences of, thoughts about and feelings for a situation. They involve looking at a case or phenomenon in its real-life context, usually employing many types of data (Robson, 2002). It is important in case studies for events and situations to be allowed to speak for themselves, rather than to be largely interpreted, evaluated or judged by the researcher. In this respect the case study is akin to the television documentary. Case studies can make theoretical statements, but, like other forms of research and human sciences, these must be supported by the evidence presented.

iii. risks – if the demand is not accurate the use of overtime is for nothing

For my research project, I am selecting a company that I am very familiar with. I work for Ericsson, more specifically I work for the Managed services branch of Ericsson. The company as a whole has a very complicated hybrid organizational structure that on the surface can look very bureaucratic in nature.

A subculture is considered a group of dominant people or culture that has been defined in its norms, values, and interests, which are often inconsistent to those of large groups. (Bohm & Vogel, 2011) Subcultures were created when a group of people that share the same beliefs or circumstances finds themselves cut off from society. (Bohm & Vogel, 2011) These groups are distinct from those of the majority and are held by a group into a broader society. Most subcultures are recognized by their age of its members, or by race, ethnicity, class, gender, and their qualities that may be aesthetic, religious, occupational, political, and sexual or a combination of these factors. However, people create subcultures as a way to feel accepted while also signifying that they are different from other groups. The subculture theory focuses on consistent distinctiveness, identity, commitment, and autonomy.

There are many issues of concern surrounding the overall operation of the business raised in the Case Study, and when combined, they seriously impede its effective operation. There is a lack of leadership at the top of the organisation especially in regards to communication and the absence of middle management personnel in the coordination of the business. The HRM strategy also appears flawed particularly in the aspects of work design, pay and rewards, employee voice and performance management. ARISE have a low cost workforce model, but deliver a high-end product within a luxurious setting. This appears disjointed and not well planned. The business model is also questionable

The change means the alteration of status quo or making things different. It may refer to any alteration which occurs in the overall work environment of an organization. When an organizational system is disturbed by some internal or external force, the change may occur. The change is modification of the structure or process of a system, that may be good or even bad. It disturbs the existing equilibrium or

Organizational change is one of the things that most organizations pass through as they develop over time. At times, the process of introducing change in the organizations is not always received well by most of the employees working in the organization (Poole & Van, 2004). As such, this paper will look at some of the best entry points for organizational change, a summary of the similarities of the models used in carrying out he change process and reasons why implementing change is difficult. The paper will also address of the main reasons why people are resistant to change as well as the proper means of overcoming these obstacles.

 Emphasise the complex nature of organisational change;  Describe and discuss the multi-dimensional nature of organisational change;  Analyse change situations in order to choose appropriate methods of managing and implementing change;  Recognise that there are limitations to the ‘common-sense’ approach to managing change that assumes that change can be planned as a logical. Step by step, sequence of activities.  This because of cultural,

The case below is based on a real life organisation, but details have been changed for assessment purposes and do not reflect the current management practices. Students are however encouraged to search the internet for cross references in answering this assignment.