FedEx and Transactional Variables

Case Study # 116323

Business > Companies
Business > Human Resources
Business > Information Mgmt. and Systems
Business > Management

This paper discusses the Burke-Litwin Causal Model that illustrates how transactional variables affect FedEx.

1,364 words () | 2 sources | APA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper applies the Burke-Litwin Causal Model to FedEx to show us the cause and effect of several variables and how they affect the company as a whole. The paper discusses FedEx's organizational structure, the task requirements and individual skills/abilities needed, FedEx's management style, informational system, marketing structure and work climate. The paper opines that this model does a great job of linking the variables that affect an organization and how they are interrelated in the overall business environment.

From the Paper:

"The Burke-Litwin Causal Model is a very complex model that can be used to analyze any company. The transactional variables are a key aspect to this model and can show how the company is performing as a whole. These variables, structure, management practices, and systems, are more operational and are more incremental with respect to organization change (Burke & Litwin, 1992). Applying this to FedEx can show us the cause and effect of these variables and how they affect the company as a whole."

Sample of Sources Used:

Burke, W.W. & Litwin, G.H. (1992) A causal model of organizational performance and change. Journal of Management, 18(3), 523-545. Available in a Touro College Database on April 28, 2008.
FedEx. (2009). FedEx website. Retrieved on July 30, 2009 from www.fedex.com.

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FedEx and Transactional Variables (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Case-Study-FedEx-and-Transactional-Variables/116323