Restructuring
Restructuring in a company or organization is the process whereby new ways and tactics are implemented for more effective operation. Restructuring in an organization may take a long period of time, thus needing total dedication from the different individuals involved in the restructuring process. There are five steps that should always be considered by an organization before restructuring. They include: Firstly, the business strategy. The company should first identify the reasons why it needs restructuring, and it’s the primary goal. Secondly, the organization should identify the strengths and weaknesses of their current organizational structure. The company should be able to identify the reason as to why it is failing or not achieving their goals. Thirdly, considering options and designing new structures. After identifying the issue, the company should restructure. Fourthly; communication. Communication is a very important aspect of everyday life. Lastly, launching and restructuring while adjusting. This is the time when the company has to put into practice what they have changed.
In my organization, we restructured the chain of command. The chain of command was to elaborate on the hierarchy of relationships from the senior workers to the junior workers and also to let individuals to understand who should answer to whom. The chain of command gives different individuals in the company the power to make critical decisions in their field if asked to do so by their seniors. It also establishes accountability.
It was implemented by considering the main organizational goal. The organizers determined the various tasks that are needed so as to reach the goal. The duties were assigned to different groups or departments in the company. This assisted the individual in easy communication and high coordination. The top manager allowed the manager’s span of control to be more productive. The manager’s span of control was granted the authority to make various decisions without consulting the manager as well as doing their tasks in the company. Before restructuring, the board responsible was able to openly and honestly discuss the type of change they were to implement. Our company used role based organization chart to share the restructure that was to be made. Much information like contract details was not indicated because that is a piece of very sensitive information in the company. The restructuring was very successful because different criteria and considerations were followed. Some of them were skills, how different individuals relate with others, previous team dynamics, and any other factor, even personal factor which may lead to failure or shortcomings in the assigned task. Even though this was a very difficult aspect to decide on the implementation of the restructuring was very successful.
There were various advantages that were expected, which included accountability in the organization. Ensuring every task in all departments are well taken care of. Efficient communication and coordination among members of the same department and other departments if need be. Easy management and control of employees by the manager. Departments with few workers dictate closer attention to the task given, thus increasing efficiency. There are complaint resolutions. The rank order is highly respected. Different ranks call for various tasks, which creates discipline and peace in the company. Different individuals with different ranks are given the mandate to make decisions on their own. This means that the individuals will be fully responsible, thus accountability of decisions. Unity of command. Delegation of duties and authorities.