Organization Design and Development
Organization Design and Development
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................3
4.1 Recommendations............................................................................................11
8.0 How the Organization Managed the Transformational and Psychological Change
and how it affected the Organizational Design...........................................................15
9.0 Conclusion............................................................................................................16
10.0 References.........................................................................................................17
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Introduction
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the importance of organizational design for
an organization to deliver sustainable performance as well as to evaluate the
relationship between organizational design and change management, to do this the
researcher will write from the perspective of a newly appointed Human Resource
Analyst for Hayleys PLC who has been tasked with leading the restructuring of the
HR department as a part of organizational change, the primary aim of the analyst is
to provide a report to aid the human resource director in restructuring the
department.
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1.0 Overview of Hayleys PLC
Hayleys PLC is a Sri Lankan Multinational conglomerate and accounts for around
3.29% of Sri Lanka’s export income (Hayleys PLC, 2018). The company was
established by Chas. P. Hayley in 1878 in Galle, to import particular luxury items
such as Claret and to export local spices, oils, and yarn, since then company has
grown exponentially diversifying into various industries such as service,
manufacturing, transport, and agriculture (www.hayleys.com,2020). The company
has a strong presence in 17 nations around the world and is the first company listed
in Sri Lanka to earn 1bn USD in revenue during the fiscal year of 2017/18 (Hayleys
PLC, 2018).
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2.0 Agile Organization
An agile organization is a term used to describe organizations that are quick in
adapting to changes in the business climate (Holbeche, 2016). An agile organization,
as opposed to a traditional one, has a network of teams with a centred culture which
takes quick decisions; agile organizations are guided by a common aim to create
value for all stakeholders of the organization (Aghina et al., 2018). As per Erts
(2018), some of the main characteristics of an agile organization are having teams
and networks who have more decision making responsibilities, presence of teams
which are assembled and disassembled quickly to complete projects, having
employees work on multiple projects based on their skills, giving rewards based on
the outcome of tasks, and management leading projects rather than just overseeing
them. Erts (2018) also states that an agile organization exhibits trademarks such as
shared vision which makes people feel emotionally invested in the organization's
goals, a network of teams that deliver exceptional results, quick decision making, a
dynamic model that engages the workforce and the integration of next-gen
technology.
Due to the vastness of Hayleys PLC and the constant growth, the organization
experiences the company is more inclined towards being an agile organization.
Although the company primarily is seen as having a hierarchical structure, it does
have various teams specialized in completing specific tasks. As per the 2017
Hayleys annual report, the company has adopted an approach that empowers
sectors to manage their performance within a common policy framework and risk
appetite, the executive committee of Hayleys PLC is key in the organization's agility
as the committee facilitates collaboration, discussion, and debate on matters
considered critical for the group's operations. Most of the companies under Hayley’s
PLC are encouraged to make their own decisions to increase efficiency and very few
approval layers are required, only decisions that have the potential to leave a large
impact on Hayleys are sent up the hierarchical structure, where the board members
will decide. Each team that is assembled by the company on projects has a shared
vision and drive which leads to the successful completion of projects most of the
time.
As for the above specific organization examples of Hayleys PLC, it can be stated
that organization design theory is important in the context of organizational structure
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and fulfilling organization strategy. The organizational design approach has helped
Hayleys PLC to grow in each sector the business is involved in since they have
focused on an agile organizational approach.
Strategy
The strategy involves the vision, mission, and values of the organization. The
vision of Hayleys PLC is to be Sri Lanka’s corporate inspiration at all times
and the mission is to deliver superior shareholder value by unleashing the full
potential of the people and achieving leadership in all domestic and global
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businesses (www.hayleys.com, 2020). The company focuses on values such
as integrity, customer value, teamwork, and accountability.
Structure
As per Garner (2015), the structure of an organization determines the
placement and movement of authority as well as the type and number of job
specialties needed, henceforth decided the number of departments within an
organization. As mentioned earlier Hayleys has a hierarchical structure with
an emphasis on agility in the mid and lower levels.
Processes
Processes are defined by the flow of information and decisions within an
organization (Garner, 2016). Information and decisions in Hayleys PLC flow
vertically at the top levels of management and both vertically and horizontally
in lower levels.
Rewards
The reward system in an organization is vital in motivating employees to
achieve high levels of productivity. Hayleys PLC consists of 30,000
employees and has a performance management system in place to reward
employees.
People
This relates to the human resource policies of an organization. As stated
earlier the company requires further specialization in the HR department to
maximize productivity.
either "hard" or "soft". Hard elements include strategy, structure, and systems; these
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can be easily influenced by management, soft elements include shared values, skills,
style, and staff which cannot be influenced as much (Ravanfar, 2015)
Strategy
As per Ravanfar (2015) the strategy element in this model is the plan
developed by the firm to maintain a sustained competitive advantage in the
industry and stay ahead of the competitors. Hayleys PLC enjoys success due
to its diversified products across many industries as well as capturing both
local and international markets while maintaining relationships with industry
giants.
Structure
Structure refers to the organizational chart of the company. As mentioned in
the Star model, Hayleys PLC has a hierarchical structure with the vertical flow
at top levels of management and a combination of vertical and horizontal flow
in the middle and lower levels.
Systems
Systems refer to the processes and procedures of the firm, which reveal the
daily activities of the organization and how decisions are made (Shaqrah,
2018). Hayleys PLC Apple business operations rely on a wide range of
systems that include employee selection and recruitment, employee
performance appraisal, team development, orientation as well as performance
management systems. The company also uses knowledge management and
business intelligence system.
Skills
Skills include the abilities of the firm's employees. With regards to Hayleys
PLC since it is a prestigious company, there is high competition among
candidates for vacancies in the company, due to this competitive nature,
employees perform at a high level and improve the productivity of the
company.
Staff
This element includes how many employees an organization will need and
what skills they should possess (Ravanfar, 2015). Hayleys PLC employees
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30,000 individuals across a wide variety of businesses, the company
generally looks for young individuals with high energy and motivation.
Style
This refers to the management style of the organization. Hayleys primarily
incorporates a democratic management style and takes collective decisions.
Shared values
This is the core of the 7s model, they are the norms and values within the
organization that guide the behaviour of employees and the management, this
is the foundation of the organization (Ravanfar, 2015). Hayleys PLC prides
itself on being one of the biggest and oldest companies in Sri Lanka and thus
has a prestigious identity.
The company website of Hayleys PLC states that the organization remains
unwavering in its commitment to continue to strengthen, widen and deepen its
positive Economic, Social and Environmental Impact and all company actions come
from the heart, spurring them on to deliver change, create smiles and add value to
the lives of all their stakeholders. Regarding environmental impact, the organization
complies with domestic and international environmental standards, and its raw
material usage policy is focused on responsible product stewardship and the
practices of the 3R concept- reduce, reuse, and recycle for all raw materials that are
procured (www.hayleys.com, 2020).
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According to the Hayleys sustainability report of 2010 some of the methods in which
the company reduces its carbon footprint are listed below:
The company recycles many products such as scrap brass, PVC tubing, and
coir fibre.
The organization had also taken initiatives to reduce energy consumptions
with the following initiative: use of fuel wood-fired gasification unit instead of
fossil fuels at HJS condiments, development of hydro plants in We Oya
plantation, use of efficient fluorescent lightings at Hayleys Advantis which
reduces 8% of electricity consumption and use of translucent roofing material
in sections of Hayleys MGT's factory maximizes the use of natural lighting
Use of environmentally friendly crop protection products and the use of
bamboo floored containers for certain shipping operations.
Hayleys PLC has also organized many events and programs to improve community
awareness; the Hayleys approach to community impact is one of unilateral
engagement to promote business sustainability while building a strong foundation of
economic and social development of communities, the community engagement
projects initiated by the Group help in forming strong links with the local communities
(www.hayleys.com, 2020). One example of this is the program conducted by
Hayleys to raise workplace awareness on HIV/AIDS which aims to reduce the stigma
and discrimination towards those living with the disease.
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The company also initiated the
“Sathdiyawara” program with the
motivation of combating the rise of
Chronic Kidney Disease. The company
did this by providing purified water to
affected areas through commissioning
central Reverse Osmosis water
Figure 5: Sathdiyawara project
treatment systems and water
distribution networks (www.hayleys.com, 2020).
The Hayleys “Jeevadara” project was launched with the motivation of
improving rural livelihood and nutrition through sustainable agricultural
development. The project aims to create
a sustainable supply of Drumstick
(Moringa Oleifera) for consumption and
value-added exports. The project
intends to reach 100,000 households in
Jaffna, Killinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar,
and Vavuniya (www.hayleys.com,
2020). Figure 6: Jeevadara project
The Hayleys “First light” program is a
multi-faceted initiative that aims to address a wide range of economic and
social issues faced by rubber smallholders. The project currently supports 830
rubber smallholders and over 6000 family members in the districts of
Monaragela, Bibile, and Mathugama.
4.1 Recommendations
The Hayleys sustainability policy appears to be up to date with the current business
climate; however, further initiative could be taken to promote gender equality in the
workplace in Sri Lanka. According to the Hayleys 2018 annual report the staff
turnover rate among women is 5% higher than among men, this could be attributed
to a workplace that is lesser accommodating to women than men. The HR
department of the company could take steps to find out the reason for this and begin
an initiative to promote gender equality in the workplace.
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5.0 Change Management
As per Pugh (2009), change management is the discipline that guides an
organization regarding preparation, equipment, and support to successfully adapt to
changes in the business environment. Change management can be categorized into
3 levels: individual, organizational, and enterprise change management capability.
As per Rouse (2019), change management helps an organization to implement
strategies to adapt to change.
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6.0 The Relationship between Organizational Design and Change Management
Every organization has a mission and vision when change such as an acquisition or
merger happens within an organization, it has an impact on how employees view
these already established vision and mission statements. Almost every time a major
change occurs within an organization there is a drop in productivity, therefore an
organization must focus on minimizing the drop. An organizational design can help to
facilitate proper change management. For example if the organization has clear and
defined lines of communication then management could communicate information
regarding the change more effectively. (Boschken, 1989).Organizational change
occurs in 2 broad dimensions: structural change and behavioural change. The
structural change relates to modifications in a structure such as an assembly or
disassembly of departments and positions, and behavioural change changes of
employee behaviour (Boschken, 1989).
Hayleys PLC has adapted its organizational design over the years to be prepared for
organizational change. The company faces changes quite frequently since it
regularly acquires different companies. Some of the characteristics of the company
which facilitates change are horizontal integration, cross-functional work teams,
extensive training, and value chain team focused job design. This type of structure is
essential to a conglomerate such as Hayleys to facilitate changes which they
experience frequently. In September 2017 Hayleys PLC acquired Singer PLC for
LKR 10.9 billion, the chairman of Hayleys PLC Mr. Mohan Pandithage stated that the
acquisition of Singer PLC was in alignment with the business strategy of Hayleys
PLC as one of the main aims of Hayleys is to diversify the products of the company
(www.hayleys.com, 2020) ever since then both companies have integrated
seamlessly which indicates that the organizational design of Hayleys PLC facilitates
and drives the change management process which reduces the impact of changes
the company experiences.
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structure with more defined lines of communication would have to be implemented
and this also has to be communicated to the employees, so that when it is
implemented there is a smooth integration of the change.
Unfreeze stage:
As per Rouse (2019) in this stage events occur which causes the need for
change, in this particular case, there have been certain issues regarding the
human resource of Hayleys such as a higher staff turnover rate among female
employees, and certain employees being overworked. Certain employees are
dissatisfied with the amount of stress related to their job. After deciding that a
change has to be implemented, which in this case is a restructuring of the HR
department; this information has to be communicated to the employees to
avoid panic and confusion.
Change stage
In this stage the changes are implemented, the changes could be large or
small depending on company needs, in this case employee feedback should
be considered and the restructuring of the HR department should be
implemented.
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Refreeze stage
In this stage the changes have to be normalized in the organization's day-to-
day activities. Since the changes that Hayleys are about to implement are
quite significant it could take a long time to be normalized. The company has
to focus on employees being comfortable with the change.
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9.0 Conclusion
The primary issues identified in the human resource department of Hayleys PLC
include the absence of clear lines of authority and the failure to recognize the cause
of high staff turnover rate among female employees and the cause of high stress
among staff. The recommendations for the restructured department would be to
improve lines of communication and divide the department into units which focus on
different tasks, to do this it is recommended that employees with skills which
perfectly match the job are either hired or transferred from other departments, and
employees who are currently in the department with skills that do not match are
transferred to departments which would be better suited to them. By doing this
Hayleys PLC can maximize productivity and efficiency contributing towards
achieving organizational goals.
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