Case Study: Galaxy Toys Inc.

Introduction
This paper will focus on the organizing, planning, and controlling functions as Galaxy Toys, Inc. moves forward with their new product launch. Itza Yu, Production Manager of the Toledo factory, provides a detailed structure of aligning people within the company in order to accomplish maintaining normal operations, and the addition of the new product line for Moon Mission to Jupiter’s Europa 1 (MMTJE1). In addition, it will address concerns the current employees have with threats of being replaced due to the newly implemented 3D printers, and remedies to improve moral and job satisfaction during this transition period. It will also take a look at the first year of production, what goals were set, what goals were achieved, and what

Galaxy Toys has prided themselves on having a small business clan atmosphere, yet realizes with the changes of expanding on a global scale, they must shift to a more hybrid flat functional structure. When a company pursues a new objective, or incorporates a new technology such as a 3D printer, there is an opportunity to take a step back and really look at the company’s organizational structure to help in the transition. Aligning the organization in the best way to adapt to the addition of the MMTJE1 line, clearly defining roles, clarifying who the decision makers are, and outlining clear accountability, are just a few examples of the criteria that should be considered when changing an organizational structure (Rhodes,

This role is placed here because this employee will oversee all operations of their respective branches. Since Galaxy is adopting more of a flat functional structure, having functional authority organizational structure will help in the organization goals as they effectively position employees in roles who are able to be decision makers within their line authority (8 Types of Organizational Structures; Their Advantages and Disadvantages, n.d.). The position of Administrative Support will report to the Production Manager, while to Floor Supervisors will also report to the Production Manager, but they will also oversee the Assembly Line Staff, Packagers, and Shipping Schedulers. This arrangement helps foster good communication between the Floor Supervisor, Assembly Line Staff, Packagers, and Shipping Schedulers. By establishing a good working relationship, showing support for the employees, and encouraging employees to be open about innovation and improvement ideas as well and any feedback, will all help foster a great collaborative working team and reduce employee turnover (Engage Staff and Reduce Turnover,