Task 1
Introduction to
Business
Organisations
Content:
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Brief introduction to organisations and their role in supporting economic growth.
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Mention the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the purpose of this project.
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Speaker Note: "In this presentation, we'll discuss the structure, purposes, responsibilities, and key departmental functions within
business organisations, using real-world examples to illustrate how these components help organisations achieve their goals.
Types and Structures of Organisations
Content:
Types: Private, Public, Non-profit, and Government organisations.
Structures: Functional, Divisional, Matrix, and Flat.
Examples: Private sector example (Apple), Non-profit example (Red Cross).
Speaker Note: "Different types of organisations exist based on their goals—whether for
profit, social impact, or public service. Their structure, such as functional or matrix,
impacts efficiency and operational challenges.”
Responsibilities to Stakeholders
Content:
Internal Stakeholders: Employees, Shareholders.
External Stakeholders: Customers, Community.
Example: Google’s employee benefits and customer data protection policies.
Speaker Note: "Organisations have distinct responsibilities to internal stakeholders,
such as employees, and external ones, like customers and the community,
addressing their unique needs to maintain trust and support."
Functions of Key Departments and
Inter-Relationships
Content:
Departments: Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Operations.
Functions and Collaboration:
HR & Finance coordinate on payroll and budget.
Marketing & Operations work on product availability based on demand.
Example: Amazon’s operational and marketing alignment for product launches.
Speaker Note: "Departments have interdependent functions—like HR managing staffing,
Marketing promoting products, Finance handling budgets, and Operations ensuring product
quality—all working together to achieve business success."
Purposes, Responsibilities, and Structure
of Business Organisations
Purpose of Business Organisations:
Generate Profit, Provide Goods/Services, Create Employment, and Contribute to Economic Development.
Example: Tesla focuses on sustainability and innovation, alongside profit.
Responsibilities:
Legal: Compliance with laws.
Social: Ethical business practices.
Environmental: Sustainable practices.
Financial: Proper resource management.
Example: Unilever's focus on sustainability and social responsibility.
Structure of Business Organisations:
Functional, Matrix, Divisional, and Flat structures.
Example: Apple uses a divisional structure for its product lines.
Assessing the CBI:
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) supports UK businesses through research, lobbying, and business development.
Purpose: Promoting business interests and economic growth.
Responsibilities: Legal compliance, supporting businesses, advocating for policies.
Structure: Central office in London with regional offices for local focus.
Assessment: The CBI largely meets its purpose, but could offer more support to smaller businesses.
Business Organisations and CBI
Purpose of Business Organisations:
Generate Profit: Sustainability
Provide Goods & Services: Meet customer needs
Create Employment: Contribute to economic growth
Contribute to Economic Development: Innovation and market expansion
Example: Tesla: Sustainability and innovation.
Responsibilities of Business Organisations:
Legal: Comply with laws (tax, employment, product safety)
Social: Ethical business practices
Environmental: Reduce environmental impact
Financial: Efficient resource management
Example: Unilever: Sustainability strategy.
Structure of Business Organisations:
Functional Structure: Departments by function
Matrix Structure: Combines functional and divisional
Divisional Structure: Product or region-based (e.g., Apple)
Flat Structure: Fewer management levels
Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
• Purpose: Business promotion, policy advocacy, economic growth
• Responsibilities: Lobbying, research, seminars, networking
• Structure: London HQ with regional offices
Effectiveness of CBI
• Strengths: Policy advocacy, research, business networking
• Weaknesses: Limited support for SMEs in high-unemployment areas
Proposed Improvements to CBI
• Enhanced Regional Collaboration
• Specialized Support for SMEs
• Decentralized Decision-Making
• Inclusive Seminars for Startups
Example: Google: Decentralized regional approach.
Purposes and Responsibilities of
Organisations
Content:
Purpose: Mission-driven goals like profit generation, social impact, or service
delivery.
Responsibilities: Ethical practices, sustainable development, community support.
Example: Starbucks’ ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
Speaker Note: "Organisations serve varied purposes. For instance, companies like
Starbucks aim to profit while upholding ethical standards, showing how business
goals align with stakeholder expectations."
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