WGU D078 TASK 1 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT APPLICATIONS I: BUSINESS
STRUCTURES AND LEGAL ENVIRONMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
D078 TEM1 - Business Environment Applications I: Business Structures and Legal Environment - Organizational
Structure, Task 1
D078 TASK 1
Name: Melissa Brewer
Student ID: 012103003
Task 1: Organizational Structure
A. Describe an organizational structure you would select for the consulting
business in the scenario by doing the following:
1. Chosen Organizational Structure
(A1) In creating this new consulting firm, I would choose the teams organizational
structure. The teams-based structure allow for employee to be grouped into
collaborative units, allowing for dynamic communication and decision-making. Each
team is focused on a specific project or goal, with members contributing based on
their expertise. In this consulting business, teams will focus on key areas such as
client engagement, sustainability assessments, and organizational development.
Also, by being more decentralized it allows the teams to make decisions
empowering members to address challenges and adapt strategies without relying on
hierarchical approvals. This enables agility and responsiveness, crucial for tailoring
solutions to diverse client needs in sustainability and innovation. The teams structure
aligns well with the consulting business’s mission to assess and implement
sustainable practices. It fosters collaboration between university interns, consultants,
and leadership, creating a versatile framework to manage multiple client projects
simultaneously. The flexibility of this structure supports the iterative process of
assessing business needs, gathering feedback, and crafting tailored proposals.
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STRUCTURES AND LEGAL ENVIRONMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
D078 TEM1 - Business Environment Applications I: Business Structures and Legal Environment - Organizational
Structure, Task 1
D078 TASK 1
Name: Melissa Brewer
Student ID: 012103003
Task 1: Organizational Structure
A. Describe an organizational structure you would select for the consulting
business in the scenario by doing the following:
1. Chosen Organizational Structure
(A1) In creating this new consulting firm, I would choose the teams organizational
structure. The teams-based structure allow for employee to be grouped into
collaborative units, allowing for dynamic communication and decision-making. Each
team is focused on a specific project or goal, with members contributing based on
their expertise. In this consulting business, teams will focus on key areas such as
client engagement, sustainability assessments, and organizational development.
Also, by being more decentralized it allows the teams to make decisions
empowering members to address challenges and adapt strategies without relying on
hierarchical approvals. This enables agility and responsiveness, crucial for tailoring
solutions to diverse client needs in sustainability and innovation. The teams structure
aligns well with the consulting business’s mission to assess and implement
sustainable practices. It fosters collaboration between university interns, consultants,
and leadership, creating a versatile framework to manage multiple client projects
simultaneously. The flexibility of this structure supports the iterative process of
assessing business needs, gathering feedback, and crafting tailored proposals.
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