Course/Assessment Code: D081 Version 5/QBM3
A.
A1. Task 1 Part A1 Video
The U.S. fishing boat manufacturer has cultivated an adhocracy-clan
culture, focusing on innovation, which is advantageous to the company
because of their openness and acceptance of the change. The founders
promote an environment where employees are valued equally while
rewarding creative ideas, prioritizing teamwork, and encouraging open
communication. Their efforts will influence them to be committed to the
company’s goals.
A2. Task 1 Part A2 Video
The U.S. fishing boat manufacturer utilizes a flat organizational
structure, which is beneficial to the company because this empowers
employees to take on decision-making responsibilities. In a flat
organization, the managers will have a decent number of direct reports;
the gap between employees and the higher management level is
minimal, which means all employees technically have the same
influence. Furthermore, ensuring company decisions are evaluated by
everyone and guarantees commitment to the decisions.
A3. Task 1 Part A3 Video
a. organizational culture:
The U.S. fishing boat manufacturer has an adhocracy-clan culture
that values innovation and collaboration. The employees and
founders are treated as equal partners, encouraging open
, communication, and they also invite innovators from other
industries to help improve designs. While entering the market
opportunity in India, they’ve decided to hire Indian fishers to
support product development and test the features and benefits.
b. organizational structure
The company has a decentralized structure fosters a collaborative
environment that provides all employees with decision-making
responsibilities. This flat organizational structure permits decisions
to be evaluated by various societal backgrounds, ensuring
employees can access a wide range of company resources.
Ultimately assessing local preferences and needs while they
emerge into the Indian market.
c. mission and vision statements
The purpose of a mission statement is to explain the company's
purpose to the internal and external stakeholders. The vision
statement outlines its future, allowing them to set clear goals. The
company’s statements state, “We will provide the most innovative
customer-driven design and growth in the industry.” and “We will
be the most sustainable company in the industry.”. The National
Fishers Development Board (NFDB) endorsed the manufacturer,
but they had to use plastics in India to reduce land waste.
d. ethical statement
Their ethical statement is committed to making choices that benefit
customers and the surrounding region. These promises guide the
company toward social responsibility and environmental decisions
and actions. To contribute to their ethical statement or corporate
social responsibility (CSR), they will be opening positions for
Indians in the surrounding area and producing boats made from
recycled plastic to impact the environment positively.
B.