Organizational Structure and Leadership

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This paper explains that S & F Company has a functional structure because different departments specialize in a specific area where a manager with a specific, appropriate skill-set supervises the teams. The author points out that the COO needs to be aware of the social networks within the organization, the motivation of the employees who may be "playing politics" and the different ways in which different individuals use their power within the workplace. The paper relates that there is a strong need for the COO to use both participative or transformational and supportive leadership styles in dealing with the teams at S & F.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Organizational Structure
Informal Structure
Power and Politics
Leadership Style
Conclusion

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"S & F Company has a great deal of social networking within and among the different departments. This informal structure has many benefits but it can also create conflict and concern. The Project Manager (PM) has developed a significant amount of respect from his colleagues and his team, both professionally and socially. This can be beneficial in many ways, yet in this case, it has also affected the organization in a negative way. As the PM's duties have been reduced due to the assignment of the COO, the other managers and teams are feeling some resentment and frustration. While this can be an obstacle, the COO can use this informal structure to his benefit. If addressed correctly, the PM can be used as an ally to buffer the situation at hand and motivate the teams and their managers."

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