Summary D078 Task 1 .docx D078 Task 1 A1. Bennys 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 others strengths all while effic

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. Level of formality within the team structure will remain somewhat informal early in the consulting business’s life. Being on a first name basis with everyone will make the business more cohesive and ideals flow more freely. With the business being newly formed efforts are better spent towards the innovation needs of the 30 local businesses instead of formalizing an organizational chart that depicts each management level. With the consulting business currently being less than ten employees, it is important for everyone to bring a certain level of leadership and responsibility whether they have a formal title or not. In time roles and responsibilities will become more defined. With the business at its current size, I don’t foresee business decisions taking too long or a disconnect between managers and employees with this level of fomality.