Transformation Theory
The transformation model has its origins in economics. According to Gao and Low (2014), the transformation concept can be seen in the microeconomics theory of production which employs production function to discuss the relationship between input (i.e. resources that a firm uses) and output. (i.e. creation of goods or service) The conventional conceptualization of production in construction is that production is viewed as a transformation of inputs to outputs (Bertelsen & Koskela 2002). Furthermore, Ballard et al. (2002) defines that the traditional view of production as a flow of material from raw material to the end product. Likewise in economics, the term production is a process which transform inputs into an output.
Secondly, the transformation model is based on concepts and techniques from the scientific management theory. Betelsen and Koskela (2004) found that managing transformation is the kind of project management most project managers are familiar with in which it takes place by managing contracts, establishing quality and safety requirements and procedures, etc. As established by Gao and Low (2014), the scientific management approach also focused on improving an organization’s efficiency by systematically improving the efficiency of task completion. Taylor's scientific theory broke the work
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Ensure that all customer requirements, both explicit and latent, have been captured.
2. Ensure that relevant customer requirements are available in all phases of production, and that these are not lost when progressively transformed into design solutions, production plans and products.
3. Ensure that customer requirements have a bearing on all deliverables for all roles of the customer.
4. Ensure the capability of the production system to produce products as required.
5. Ensure by measurements that value is generated for the customer’ (Koskela 2000,
- working with working staff to set up strategies, models and frameworks. - Setting client administration measures & assuring that the current standards satisfy the customers & helps retaining them. • Coordinating with the workers themselves can help effectively in setting appropriate models for the procedures & systems because they are the ones who interact directly with raw materials and producing the products, so they would know better if anything in manufacturing needs improvement or so. • It is important to satisfy the current customers in different possible ways in order to retain them which eventually leads in attracting more customers as well.
Imperative mode of change described in the model indicate the transformation achieved from the leadership authority position, where the change is complaint with the coercive power strategy adapted by the company. According to the McWhinney model, the Emergent solution is a mode of change that can be achieved by the creation and acceptance of a newer idea generated from the change leader individual, or that might have originated from the group involved in the change process. This mode of change bring in necessary changes by enabling social interaction through the alteration of the values held by the critical stakeholders, and the solutions arrived at are positive in nature. Inventive mode of change is one where the change is accepted in the company for the usefulness of a new alternative solution, and the transformation is achieved through the realisation new solution.
Organisational values can be described as a “belief that a specific mode of conduct is preferable to an opposite or contrary mode of conduct” (Rokeach, 1973). Some organisations describe them as their ‘guiding beacons’ whilst others describe them as part of their philosophy. As Diageo explains ‘Our values are not just words on a page – they are in our DNA. They underpin everything we do and are reflected in the day-to-day behaviour of the company.’ –
SUPPLY CHIAN NETWORK OF TARGET VALUE CHIAN ANALYSIS OF TARGET Value chain analysis is a set of inter - linked value creating activities performed by the organisation that begin with inputs, go through processing and continue up to outputs manufactured to customers. It is the set of activities that creates additional value for the customer. Value chain plays a central role in improving cost efficiency, quality and customer responsiveness. Each activity in the value chain adds to the value of product in each process from its creation to delivery.
The complexity theory is a growing trend within recent successful projects. The fundamentals of the complexity theory have sprung to life since changes in society and the evolving nature of complexity within the project environment required a different approach (Saynisch, 2010). The complexity theory embraces the interconnectedness of systems and incorporates aspects such as transformational leadership and communication (Curlee & Gordon, 2011). Transformational leadership, especially its characteristics of learning and mentorship adjusts well to complexity within a project. The world has enough managers - what ensures project success is leadership.
Question 2: To do a resource-based analysis of any organization, it needs to go through different steps, first identify the three categories of the resources , the tangible ,intangible, and the human resources , second identify the capacity of the organization to put its resources for a desired end and in good use, third to decide on suitable strategy for the organization we need to do SWOT analysis to determine the organization strength and weakness compared to the competitors, third what are the key successful factors of the organization that can be determine by identifying the customers of the organization and their needs, and what the organization will do to survive the competition ( Hall&Keynes,2015) also audit analysis to Ford resources , and value chain analysis to Ford activities . In the next section, there will a brief explanation about the steps mentioned above , followed by an application to each step to, Ford motor which was incorporated in Delawae in 1919, it is a global automotive industry leader in Dearborn and Michigan, distributed vehicles across six continents the core business of Ford , designing and manufacturing cars, marketing , financing and servicing a full line of Fords cars, trucks, SUVs, and electrified cars, and Lincoln luxury car (Ford annual report,2015). Resource-based view (RBV) is an essential theory for strategic managers , considering the organization resources the assets , capabilities organization
Specify organisational standards of customer service So the customer segment of the Ritz-Carlton is a wealthy clientele who has very high expectations since they use to get upscale products because they are ready to pay more to have more. Therefore, the differentiation of the Ritz-Carlton is made on an efficient and effective customer service. As we know the needs are general but the wants are specific, so the companies have to make the difference so as to become the customer’s wants. For example, customers will need to book an hotel room but some customers will want to book an Ritz-Carlton hotel room.
Movie industry consist of different types of firms throughout the product value chain. This market includes: famous movie studios such as Walt Disney and Colombia pictures, independent production companies like Sony pictures entertainment and Warner Bros pictures, independent distributions such as 20th Century Fox, and major national exhibitions such as Cinemark and AMC. In the United States each part of value chain in the movie industry is separate and integration between distributor and exhibition is not allowed. “Vertical integration between distributors and exhibitors is prohibited under the 1948 United States v. Paramount Pictures decree.”
International Business Machines (IBM)- 1) Introduction IBM (International business machines) corporation is one of the biggest multinational computer technologies and IT consulting company spread over 170 countries with 330,000 employees. It has its headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM started its business on June 16, 1911. It is the manufacturer of computer parts for hardware and software and, consulting services and hosting services. And also offers services in infrastructure.
The value chain analysis indicates the firms that strive to create superior products or services through focused differentiation strategy. To ensure the activities are tailor to the strategy Value Chain is used. How each activity generates value and linked to the strategy in UFS? Table 4: Value Chain Analysis Primary Activities
According to Mary Parker Follet (1941), management is the process of “getting things done through people”. (Khan A. Imaad,2008). Over the course of the years many theories and perspectives have been created as a conclusive result of many research studies. Two such approaches are the theory of ‘Scientific Management’ and the ‘Human Relations’ approach. Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management is popularly known as the first theory in management history (Stoner, Edward, Gilbert, 2003).
Scientific management emphasizes process improvements and efficiencies, and it makes managers accountable for improving organizational productivity. In organization that use bureaucratic management structures share some characteristics which includes, a well-defined hierarchy system which entails accurate and detailed documentation and recordkeeping and also well-defined rules and regulations. Each position in a bureaucracy supervises another, hence improving communication, direction and
The principle reason that motivated me to pursue the MSc Project Management course is the appeal and challenge Project Managers experience in delivering assignments they undertake in their career. The qualification, indeed, lead to very smart and modern careers for graduates who love challenges, creativity, leadership and success. As a graduate of Mathematics, I have cultivated these features in my student life. Now, for my master level of study, I would like to take my chance of attaining formal skills in the area of project management. From my research, I see that Project Management is the application of skills, knowledge and techniques to meet the objectives of a project and stake holder’s expectations.
`For the purpose of this assignment I have chosen to compare and contrast the contribution of Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) and Henri Fayol (1841-1925) to the field of management. I will outline the similarities and differences between Taylor and Fayol and then conclude and elaborate on how these two theorists’ work influenced the world of management both in the past and at the present moment. Frederick Winslow Taylor born in focused his theories heavily on the scientific method, finding the ‘one best way’ to manage a firm and its personnel, (Kanigel 1999). Taylor focused on the operative level, he believed that the application of scientific methods from the bottom of the industrial hierarchy upwards was the key to success. Taylor
2.0 Inputs - Transformation Process - Outputs 2.1 Inputs Operations management concerns with the conversion of inputs into revenue-creating outputs through the transformation process (Mahadevan, 2010, p.5). Slack et al. (1995 cited in McMahon-Beattie and Yeoman 2004, p.30) mention that inputs are divided in transformed and transforming. Transformed are those that are transformed in some way and transforming inputs are those that are used to carry out the transforming process.