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Cameron Balloons' Organisational Structure
In response to many requests, we have provided Cameron Balloons' organisational structure (also known as an organogram). The organisation of the firm is a mixture of styles, as is commonly the case with family-controlled, small to medium sized business organisations.
On the one hand, there is a clear emphasis on the original entrepreneur (Don Cameron) who drives the company forward. On the other hand, it can also be argued that the business is structured along functional lines, with each departmental head having responsibility for their subordinate staff.
Also, there is evidence at Cameron Balloons of a close bond between management and workers; with signs that when the pressure is on to complete an order, everyone helps out in any way they can. Individual staff often come up with ideas of how jobs can be done more effectively. There are clear indications of a democratic organisation in operation here. Decisions can be driven from the shopfloor up, as well as in a more traditional top-down method.
As you can see, Cameron Balloons shows signs of being many different types of organisation. Do not be put off analysing the company, though. Very few firms in the real world fit nicely into textbook definitions. Often your task is to find evidence that supports the point you are making. Here you have clues that point to several different organisational structures and managerial styles at Cameron Balloons - each of them may be 'right'!
Board of Directors, Shareholders, Company Secretary - Alan Noble |
Managing Director - Don Cameron |
Production - Lindsay Sadler, Dave McGibbon |
Customers |
Sales - Nick Purvis |
Accounts - Don Cameron |
Human Resources - Lindsay Sadler, Hannah Cameron | |
Health & Safety - Dave McGibbon |
Detailed Structure of the Production Department
Production - Lindsay Sadler, Dave McGibbon | Sewing - Machinists |
Baskets - Trimmers |
Artwork - Artworkers |
Cutting - Cutters |
Technical - Designers, Legal Certification & Aeronautical Design Engineers |
Spares & Repairs - Salesmen |
Engineering - Mechanical |
Dispatch & Export - Dispatch Managers |
Detailed Structure of the Sales Department
Sales - Nick Purvis | Sales Staff - Sales/Administration Staff |
Spares & Repairs - Salesmen |
Marketing & Web site - Alan Noble |
Visuals & Graphics - Dave McGibbon, Chris Leaman |
Customer Care - Don Cameron, Nick Purvis, Dave McGibbon, Lindsay Sadler |
When looking at the organogram, remember to take a look at the Cameron Balloons' Human Resource Management Worksheet. There are some useful questions here about applying concepts such as 'chain of command' and 'span of control'.
Finally, remember that any queries about Cameron Balloons should not be directed to the company itself. Instead, please contact Biz/ed with your questions.
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