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LO1 Explain the different types of organisations including their size and scope
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Unit Number and Title Unit 01: Business and Business Environment
Submission format
The submission should be in the form of an individual written report written in a concise, formal
business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings,
paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and
referenced using Harvard referencing system (in-text and end-text referencing).
LO1 Explain the different types of organisations including their size and scope.
LO2 Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an organisation and how
they link to organizational structure.
Scenario:
Suppose you are recently recruited as a Business Analyst to John Keells Holdings which expects
to diversify its product portfolio to different industries. As your initial project, you are required
to prepare a management report to the Board of Directors on “Analysis of the Different
industries and their environments”
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You are required to investigate and explain three different types of organisations (including the
company given), their size and classification to highlight differences between them. This should
include their legal structure, size and scope, as well as their key stakeholders.
You must then explain various functions of the selected organization and create an
organisational chart to explain the interrelationships between different functions. Explain
advantages and disadvantages of the available interrelationships. You must also explain how
this would be different in comparison to other two organisations.
This will be presented as a report to the CEO and should include the following:
1. Introduction to provide an overview of different types of organisations and the growth of
the international business environment.
2. An explanation of each of the chosen organisations, including:
background details of the organisation;
the products and services they supply;
the size and scope of the organisation;
their vision, mission and business objectives;
the organisational and legal structure;
Information about their stakeholders.
3. A detailed explanation of
The chosen organisations, their organisation charts to show how the functions
interrelate with each other .
How the functions of the organizations are linked to the organizational objectives.
Grading Rubric
Different
types of
Business
Organization
PEUJINI JOHNSON
HND in Business Management
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Different Types of Business Organizations.....................................................7
Table Of Figures
Figure 1 Classification based on Ownership........................................................................7
Executive summery
A collection of an individual and structured entirely which produces and deliver goods and
services utilizing limited resources to achieve its specific goals and objectives are business
organizations. Organizations can be divided in to public and private sectors and the can be further
classified in to three types based on their size, type and objectives.
John Keells Holdings PLC is a public limited liability company with diversified products and
services. And it is a largest listed company in Colombo stock exchange. It has widened its
business all over the country. It is a company with 200 to 225 branches all over the country. The
organizational structure, size and scope of the company impacts the objectives of the organization
and the functions of the organizations and their interrelationship is more important to achieve its
business goals and objectives.
BOC is a large banking network in Sri Lanka with more than 600 branches and more 600 ATMs
all over the country and more than 8000 employees are working under BOC. BOC is a public
sector organization. It has a number of services to the customers. The company’s size scope and
organizational structure has a vital play in the organizational objectives and goals.
Friends Lanka Child Foundation is a voluntary organization in Sri Lanka to serve the needy
children in the country. The organization carried out various projects regarding the children in our
country. Comparing to the above mentioned two organizations the size scope organizational
structure and the organizational function of this organization is very different.
The objectives between this three organizations are different from each other.JKH is a profit
objective organization, BOC is a service objective organization and FLCF is a non- profit
organization. The interrelationship between the organizational function of the above mentioned
three organizations has many impacts on the objectives.
Acknowledgment
The success and final outcome of this assignment required a lot of guidance and
assistance from many people and I am extremely fortunate to have got this all along the
completion of my assignment work. I respect and thank Ms. Lasitha for giving me all
support and guidance which made me complete the assignment on time. I extremely
grateful to her for providing such a nice support and guidance
I am very grateful because I managed to complete this assignment within the time given
by Ms. Lasitha. I would like to express my gratitude to my lecturer for her teaching and
guidance.
Thank you
Peujini Johnson
A collection of an individual and structured entirely which produces and deliver goods and services
utilizing limited resources to achieve its specific goals and objectives are business organizations.
Companies are organized differently. These different types of organizations depend on different
standards.
Based on ownership
Based on objective
Based on scale
Sole
proprietorships
partnerships
e ss o rgan izati o n
co-operative
soceities
Franchise
B u sin ess
Provincial councils
Sole Incoporated
proprietorships companies
private
partnerships Franchise
Profit organization
state companies
Public
Business
organizations
co-operative
societies
Private
Other associations
Non profit
businesses
State corporations
Public
Departments
Figure 2 Classification based on Objective
Small
businesses
large scale
businesses
Figure 3 Classification of Business Organization
Different organizations have set different criteria for classifying small and medium-sized
enterprises. Accordingly, small and medium-sized enterprises are defined as companies with a
small number of employees compared to large companies and with a small market share.
1.3.2 Large scale businesses
Companies that invest enough capital, employ large numbers of people, have large market
share and have the ability to influence the industry in question are called large corporations
1.3.3 Different measures of size
Revenue
Revenue is used as a measure of size - especially when comparing firms in the same
industry. This is less effective when comparing firms in different industries because some
may be involved in the production of 'high value' products such as precious jewelry, and
others may be 'low-value' products such as cleaning services. . This measure is required to
calculate market share.
Capital employed
In general, the larger the business, the higher the cost of capital required for long-term
investment or the higher the capital employed.
Market capitalization
Market capitalization can only be used for companies whose shares are listed on the stock
exchange.
Market share
Market share is a relative measure. If a company has a high market share, it should be
among the industry leaders and should be relatively large. However, when the total
market size is small, a high market share does not indicate a very large company.
A type of business unit where one person is solely responsible for providing the capital and bearing
the risk of the enterprise, and for the management of the business. A sole proprietorship is a business
owned by only one person. It is easy to set-up and is the least costly among all forms of ownership.
This is a type of business, where the size is small due to limited ownerships. In the modern business
world, the scope sole proprietorship is very limited and the main intension of the business is to earn
profit. A sole proprietorship is considered as the easiest business o form because of the limited legal
formalities. If a sole proprietorship is conducting in sole trader’s name it is not mandatory to register.
If a sole proprietorship is conducting in a different name, it is mandatory to register under Act No. 06
of 1918.If the business is registered it provides an identity and recognition to the business, provides
an ownership of the business name and easier to obtain loans.
Examples: studio
Grocery shops
Fruits stand
Hair saloon
1.4.1.2 Partnership
A partnership is a business owned by two or more persons who contribute resources into the
entity. The partners divide the profits of the business among themselves. The volume or quantity
of goods or services supplied, size of the market relevant to the product and the capital strength
determine the size of the partnership. The intension of the partnership is to minimize the
limitations such as unlimited liability, less capital, risk in decision making which were in sole
proprietorship. The common motive of partnership is to earn profit. A partnership can be formed
verbally, under a written agreement or by action of two or more persons. But the most suitable
form is should be formed in writing. Fraud prevention Act of 1840 states that any partnership
with more than Rs 1000 capital should be formed under a written agreement. This is the
document which states the regulation with regard to the internal parties and the other activities
of the business.
Examples: world vision
Red Bull and GoPro
Spotify and Uber
Maruti Suzuki
Functions of partnership
Shares profits and loss among partners.
Following the agreement.
Making decisions to develop the business.
Partners together invest capital.
Characteristics of partnership
Two or more persons.
Contractual relationship.
Sharing profits and business.
Unlimited liability.
Voluntary registration.
A firm which is registered under the companies Act No. 07 of 2007, with a legal personality,
can raise capital by issuing shares and the liability of the shareholders being limited is an
incorporated company. The ownership of the company is divided into smaller units called
shares. People can buy them and become shareholders - co-owners of the business. Only one
share can be purchased, but usually those blocks are owned and an individual or organization
can have complete control over more than 50% of the shares. Those who have the largest stake
become directors of the business. All shareholders benefit from limited liability
The defense, of which the company is made, therefore, is significant. Smaller companies can get
this protection when the owner creates a private limited company. This is a small business
owned by a shareholder who is a member of the same family. This company generally cannot
sell stock. The term “limited” or “limited” tells us that this is a legal form in business.
Examples: Ceynocata (private) limited
Panaceata (private) limited
Nius Solution (private limited
Hemas Pharmaceuticals (private) limited
These can be identified by the use of "PLC" or "Ink". After the company’s name. It is the most
common form of legal organization for very large companies, for the very good reason that they
have access to very important funds for their expansion. A public limited company has all the
advantages of the status of a private company, as well as the right to advertise its shares for sale
and they are listed on the stock exchange. Not only this mean that public enterprises have the
potential to raise huge amounts of money from the issuance of public shares, but existing
shareholders can quickly sell their shares as needed. The flexibility of buying and selling stock
allows the general public to buy stock first and invest in their business. Another major
difference between private and public companies is the "difference between ownership and
management." As explained above, the former owner of a company usually holds a majority
stake and can continue to manage management when it becomes a private company. For public
enterprises, this is most likely due to the huge amount of shares issued and the number of
individual and institutional investors. Although these shareholders own the company, they
appoint a board of directors at the General Assembly to oversee the management and decision-
making of the company.
Examples: Nestle Lanka PPLC
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC
Cargills Ceylon PLC
Ceylon Tobacco Company
1.41.4 Franchise
The franchise is not really a form of legal structure for a business, but it is a legal contract
between two entities. This contract allows one of them, the franchisee, to use the name,
logo and marketing methods of the other, the franchisor. The franchisee can then decide
separately which form of legal structure he would like to adopt. Franchises are a growing
form of business. They made some of the multinational companies that are household
names today grow much faster than usual. McDonald's and KFC are just two examples.
Examples: KFC
Mc Donald’s
Subway
Pizza Hut
Benefits of franchise
Fewer chances of new business failing as an established
Brand and product are being used
Advice and training offered by the franchiser
National advertising paid for by franchiser
Supplies obtained from established and quality-checked suppliers
Franchiser agrees not to open another branch in the local area
Limitations of franchise
Share of profits or revenue has to be paid to franchiser each year
Initial franchise license fee can be expensive
Local promotions may still have to be paid for by franchisee
No choice of supplies or suppliers to be used
Strict rules over pricing and layout of the outlet reduce
Owner’s control over their own business
John Keells
Holdings
PLC
John Keells Holdings PLC is Sri Lanka’s largest listed company in the Colombo Stock
Exchange. From managing hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to providing
port, marine fuel and logistics services to IT solutions, manufacturing of food and
beverages to running a chain of supermarkets, tea broking to stock broking, life insurance
and banking to real estate, we have made our presence felt in virtually every major sphere
of the economy
In 1870 the foundation was laid for the corporate journey of John Keells Holdings PLC,
when two English brothers, George and Edwin John set up E. In 1948 the firm merged with
two London based tea brokers, William Jas and Hy Thompson & Co., and GeoWhite & Co
thereby evolving into a private liability company in the name of E. In 1973 The Company
acquired a controlling stake in
Walkers Tours and Travels
Ltd., one of the country's leading
inbound tour operators. In
1974 the firm became a
Rupee quoted public
company and took the name of
John Keells Ltd. In 1986 a newly
incorporated John
Keells Holdings
Ltd.acquired a
controlling stake in John Keells
Limited and obtained a
quotation on the Colombo
Stock Exchange amidst a
heavily over-subscribed
public share issue. In 1991
JKH was involved in the
biggest ever deal at the time,
when Whittalls group of companies was acquired thus gaining controlling stakes in Ceylon
Cold Stores, Ceylon Holiday Resorts and a stake in Union Assurance. In 1994 JKH became
the first Sri Lankan company to obtain a listing abroad, and issued Global Depository
Receipts that were quoted on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. In 1996 Velidhu Resort
Hotel, an 80 roomed island resort in the Maldives was acquired making it JKH's first major
overseas investment. In 1999 Nations Trust Bank was established in a joint venture with
the International Finance Corporation and Central Finance Co.Ltd. In 2000 JKH was rated
among the best 300 small companies in the world by Forbes Global magazine. JKH also
became the first company in Sri Lanka to obtain the SL AAA rating from Fitch Rating Ltd.
In 2003-2004 JKH acquired Asian Hotels and Properties, an acquisition that brought with it
40 percent of the five star room capacity in Colombo. The John Keells Social
Responsibility Foundation, the Group's CSR arm, was established as a charitable company
and registered as a voluntary social service organization. In 2005-2006 the Group entered
into a MOU to develop a third resort in the Maldives on Alidhoo Island. With the sale of
Keells Plantations, the Group exited from the ownership of plantations. In 2006-2007 the
Group acquired a lease on Dhonveli Beach and Spa and Ellaidhoo Tourist Resort in the
Maldives. In 2007-2008 the Group's first "Cinnamon" resort in the Maldives, "Cinnamon
Island Alidhoo commenced operations. The stake in AMW was divested. In 2010-2011
JKH was ranked first in the LMD Magazine's "Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka" for
the 5th consecutive time. The head lease of Alidhoo Island was divested while the Group
acquired the head lease of Dhonveli Island for a period of 18 years. JKH's property arm
commenced construction of "OnThree20" a 475 unit apartment complex in the heart of
Colombo.
JKH was ranked number one in the LMD Magazine's "Top 50" of Sri Lanka's leading
companies for 2010/11 and number one in the Business Today magazine's "Top 20"
rankings for the 7th time since 1999. JKH was ranked first in the LMD Magazine's "Most
Respected Entities in Sri Lanka" survey for the tenth time since the inception of the survey
in 2005 as well as being ranked Number one. (John Keells Holdings PLC, 2019/2020)
walking tours are intended for individual travelers, groups and representatives of
Congress. Whittle's journey has inspired travelers around the world on Kuoni's
vacations for 26 years, providing unmatched customer service to individuals and
groups.
PLANTATION SERVICES
Plantation services include tea factories, tea and gum brokerage activities, and a
collection of pre-auction products. Tea Small Holder Factory PLC is one of the
leading manufacturers of orthodox tea for low produce and is known in Sri Lanka as
a luxury manufacturer of CTC tea. With over 140 years of experience in the tea
industry, John Keells PLC is one of the leading tea brokers in the country. Our
warehouse is the largest warehouse for pre-auction products in the country.
TRANSPORTATION
Plantation services include tea factories, tea and gum brokerage activities, and a
collection of pre-auction products. Tea Small Holder Factory PLC is one of the
leading manufacturers of orthodox tea for low produce and is known in Sri Lanka as
a luxury manufacturer of CTC tea. With over 140 years of experience in the tea
industry, John Keells PLC is one of the leading tea brokers in the country. Our
warehouse is the largest warehouse for pre-auction products in the country.
RETAILS
There are supermarkets and office fee automation solutions in the retail sector. Kills
Supermarket operates with the main objective of improving the quality of life for
the nation and focuses on providing regular necessities of life with world-class retail
experience. Nexus Mobile - a loyalty program for a non-Telco company with the
largest member base, is also part of the retail sector.
FINANCIAL SERVICE
Banking and leasing , financial advisory , life insurance and stockbroking are some
financial services of JKH.The Financial Services sector offers a wide range of
financial solutions including professional banking, life insurance, brokerage, debt
negotiation, fund management and leasing, with the aim of providing our clients
with complete solutions to become a leading player in the segment they choose.
CONSUMER FOOD
The consumer food sector competes in three broad categories: beverages, frozen
confectionery, and prepared meals. Elephant House With a portfolio of leading
consumer brands such as soft drinks and ice cream, phytofruit juice, processed meat
rinds and ridges, a leader in all relevant categories and backed by a well-established
distribution channel in the world island scale. (John Keells Holdings PLC,
2019/2020)
The size of John Keells Holding PLC is a largest listed company in terms of market
capitalization. It has diversified its business. The company gained the revenue of rupees
140.043 billion in 2019, operating income of rupees 12.432 billion in 2019, total assets of
rupees 436.944 billion in 2019 and net income of rupees 9.741 billion in 2019. The
company has widened 200 to 225 branches all over the country. 20,578 employees are
working in the company’s under JKH. The market share of JKH is ruppees 1.17 billion in
2019. (John Keells Holdings PLC, 2018/2019)
Scope
As a public limited liability company John Keells Holdings PLC many opportunities
to expand its business. It can expand its business by entering in to new markets, it
can commence new outlets in rural areas and it can innovate more products and
services. To initiate implement new ideas it needs inadequate finance. It can avail
finance feom issuing shares to the public. John Keells Holdings PLC has the vast
possibility to raise funds for implementation of its future plan. (John Keells
Holdings PLC, 2018/2019)
business in the future. Social responsibilities are the goal applies to the activities of JKH
that do not harm the environment or people. Market share is the objective of JKH like
profit, easy to measure. Market shares refer to the sales made in a particular market. To
increase the market share of JKH, the company will aim to increase its sales or become the
number one company in the industry.
Production Team
Members Customer Store Associates
Service Manager
The organizational structure of John Keells is shown above. The organizational structure of
John Keels Holding PLC is a functional structure. It is divided in to groups with some
specific tasks and roles. This company has group workings in Marketing, Finance, HR,
Sales, Distribution and Information communication technology departments. Each
departments of JKH has manager or director who responses to an executive a level up in the
hierarchy who supervises multiple department
Institutional customers
Individual customers
Employees Attractive remuneration, Investment in the training
opportunities for and development
Internal employees development career development in the
development, safety in the transparent and competitive
Contract employees working environment. remuneration structure.
Outsources staff
Interns
Management
Directors
Communities Employment creation, Partnering with the
involvement of community company and other
Local Community development projects, institutes to engage and
environmental satisfy other regulatory
Government preservation requirements.
Local government
Media
Pressure Groups
Advisers
Regulatory bodies
Trade Associations
Governmental monitoring
institutions
Share holders Sustainable returns, Adopting sustainable and
corporate governance, effective relationship with
Shareholders ethical business practices the company.
and strategic long term
Banks outlook.
Financial Institutions
Suppliers Consistence and Building long term and
improvements in demand, sustainable relationship and
Regional plantation knowledge sharing, fair effective management of
pricing and continues risk.
Companies relationship.
Sole proprietors/
partnerships
Listed companies
Governmental financial
Monitoring Units
Intercompany
Figure 6 Stakeholder engagement of JKH
Stakeholder commitment demonstrates how JKHPLC can provide economic, social and
environmental value to stakeholders by engaging stakeholders at different levels and better
understanding their expectations of the company. This is the first step in the journey. The
company uses different tools and methods to engage with different stakeholders at different
times in different forums. The ultimate goal of the company's stakeholder engagement
mechanism is to build trust and encourage trust between internal and external stakeholders
to ensure JKHPLC's commitment to work together to achieve its corporate vision and goals.
The company's continuous and ongoing communication with all stakeholder groups
demonstrates efforts to operate an integrated sustainability approach that will build long-
term business revitalization. Therefore, stakeholder engagement is done with a much
broader purpose than communicating "to" the various stakeholder groups. The objective is
to establish deep and meaningful partnerships with stakeholders to ensure that they are
aligned with values and are willing to work together for mutual benefit and prosperity. This
in turn enables the company to form long-term relationships with stakeholders..
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Bank of
Ceylon
Sri Lanka
The size of Bank of Ceylon is very large. It has widened its products and services. The
bank widened its network of 628 branches, 689 automated teller machines. 123 CDM
network and 15 regional loan centers within the country. The company gained revenue of
rupees 239.1 billion, operating income rupees 29.68 billion, net income of rupees 23.098
billion, total assets of rupees 2.415 trillion and 8503 employees are working under the
bank. (Bank Of Ceylon, 2019/2020)
Scope
The Bank of Ceylon also has many chances to achieve its goals and objectives. BOC can
expand its business within a short period of time. Many employees work here. BOC has
the chance to commence new branches in the rural areas. Using the organization’s
profitability it has the chance to commence new ATMs in many areas.
CEO/Chair
Person
Board of
Directors
Internal General
Council Board
Audit
and Secretary
Operation
and IT Group
Chief
Operation
Officer
Client Trade
Monitoring Operation Information
Accounts Services Processing and
and Reporting Control Technology
Support
BOC has a huge stakeholder and affects its size, depth and reach and makes it necessary
to identify their various needs and respond defensively. The bank selects and engages the
stakeholders who are most affected by its decisions and who has the greatest influence on
its value creation.[ CITATION Ban20 \l 1033 ]
Friends
Lanka child
foundation
Preschool
Children homes
FLCF support children's needs throughout the year by providing them with food, clothing,
health, toilets, education and entertainment. FLCF believe that children who live in homes
without parents or guardians need more love and protection. As a childcare organization,
they care deeply about the well-being of these children and therefore spend a lot of money
on home programs each year. The FLCF always focuses on the welfare of orphans.
The sponsorship program is aimed at privileged children living in the upper part of low-
income households, primarily orphans and abandoned children. Overall, the program
focuses on the development of children's education. Our main purpose is to help
underprivileged children become independent in society. The program began in
Ambalangoda, Balpitiya, Ilpitia, Hikkaduwa, Calandania, Kalutara, Panadura, Agravatta,
Bandragama, Berwara, Brutinsara, Dodangoda, Horana, Maduraiwara, Mirania and
Badrilla. Dickwella, Colombo, Kesabwa, Maharagama and Dehiwala in 27 departmental
office areas in Sri Lanka.
Counseling
The FLCF has provided financial support to many Sri Lankan children to continue their
education, and they have seen some of them and their parents receive immediate help to
improve their life skills. Need they have identified some obstacles and poor knowledge in
dealing with their daily problems, especially when it comes to emotional and psychological
issues, Organization has started a psychological counseling program to help these families
in addition to the financial support provided earlier. FLCF empower them to face daily
challenges to have a peaceful and strong argument mind and not be frustrated or have
terrible emotions. FLCF encourage their life skills to find a lasting solution to their lives
and happily reach a better and more stable environment in family life. FLCF try to update
their lifestyle and livelihood.
Livelihood
This program was started to improve the lifestyle of low income families in order to
overcome the difficulties of life. FLCF believe that if they have the seed capital and the
knowledge gained through training for certain types of livelihoods; it will help them lead a
good life through the opportunities we provide them to start an independent business.
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Size
Name of the business Friends Lanka child foundation
No. of branches 06
No. of projects Many
No of employees More than 70
Figure 10 Size of FLCF
This organization has long years of service. This organization is with fewer employees and
caring a number of projects. The organization’s expenditure consist admin cost of 3%, pearl
preschool Rathmalana of 6%, child guidance of 11% and Sponsorship program of 32%.
(Friends Lanka Child Foundation, 2020) (KENTON, 2020)
Scope
As a voluntary organization Friends Lanka Child Foundation has the chance to commence
many branches to support many children. It has the chance to commence children homes so
that the children without families and resident can stay safe.
The organization aims to provide a better future for socially disadvantaged children
through access to free education. The FLCF aims to help children with a difficult
social background and or an abusive family environment, as well as orphans and
Turkish children through group education, for example in children's homes, as well as
in individual education programs and scholarships. Aid is not limited to any specific
area of Sri Lanka.
Board of
Directors
Project
Coordniator Counselor & Child Care
Project Staff
Centre for
Sponsorshi Children
Preschools Counselling Livelihood Special Needs
p Homes
Children
Figure 11 Organizational structure of FLCF
An organizational or business function is a basic process or set of activities that are carried
out within a department or areas of a company. Common function includes operation,
marketing, human resources, information technology, customer services and finance.
Organizational functions differ from organization to organization
Production department
The manufacturing department is responsible for converting raw materials and other
inputs into finished products or services. Between the production processes, the
department works to improve the efficiency of the product or the assembly lines so
that it can meet the production goals set by the company’s management and ensure
that the finished products provide the best value and quality to the customers.
Sales department
The sales department has a set of business activities and processes that help the
sales organization work effectively, efficiently and in support of business strategies
and objectives. Sales division usually includes sales, sales support or business
operations.
Marketing department
The marketing department plays an important role in developing the business
and the company's mission. He is the face of your company and coordinates and
produces all the materials that represent the company. The job of the marketing
department is to reach potential customers, investors and / or the community.
Distribution department
Distribution departments are departments that are responsible for receiving goods
ordered from suppliers and sending those goods to the appropriate department or
department within the company. The idea is to create a situation in which all goods
are counted from the moment they are transported to the moment that they are
incorporated into a specific entity within the business.[ CITATION Mal20 \l 1033 ]
Organizational structure is a system that describes how certain actions are directed to achieve the
goals of the organization. These activities may include rules, roles and responsibilities. The
organizational structure also determines how information circulates in the company. [ CITATION
Wil20 \l 1033 ]
Functional structure
The first and the common is a functional structure. It is also known as bureaucratic
organizational structure and break down the company based on the characteristics of
employees. (Kenton, 2020)
Divisional structure
The second type is common in large enterprises with large business units. Companies that use
this method known as departmental or multi departmental structure. (Kenton, 2020)
Flatter structure
This organizational structure used by many startups as its name it flattens the hierarchy and
chain of command. Companies using this type of structure have a high speed of
implementation. (Kenton, 2020)
Matrix structure
The next organizational structure is the matrix organizational structure. This structure brings
together employees in different divisions or departments.[ CITATION Wil20 \l 1033 ][ CITATION
Nis20 \l 1033 ]
Establishing organizational structure can be very beneficial for a business. The structure not only
defines the hierarchy of a business and it also allows the business to define a compensation
framework for its employees. The company can decide salary grades and scales for each
position. The structure can also makes operations more efficient. (Nishadha, 2020) (Kenton,
2020)
Well organized organizational functions works better and improve operational efficiency,
revenue and performance that benefits stakeholders. All functions of a company are independent.
There are many advantages and disadvantages of interrelationship between organizational
functions. (Nishadha, 2020)
Sales – sales department of JKH plays a vital role. The unique and the important
role of sales department of JKH are to bridge the gap between the potential
customers’ needs and the products and services JKH offers.
Admin and operation - Under the control and direction of the Board of Directors, the
Bank has succeeded in establishing itself as one of the most reputed and trusted
banks. The dedication, competence, and integrity of the staff in compliance with the
rules and regulations play an important role in the work of the bank.
Internal control and risk management - The bank will establish an internal control
system to guarantee acceptable standards. Under the supervision of the Audit
Committee, the Audit and Inspection Department is responsible for performing the
functions of the operating systems, data and various functional units to ensure that
they comply with the standards of the officers and the bank, as well as evaluating the
adequacy and efficiency of the bank's internal control system.
Project coordinator
The primary goal of project coordinator of FLCF is to train employees to complete
organization specific projects within a set time frame and to work within the company’s
budget constraints. As team leaders project coordinators must have excellent
communication skills, organizational skills and problem solving strategies.
HR manager
HRM plays a vital role in achieving an organization’s goals and helping the organization
achieve and maintain high quality. HR manager of FLCF is responsible for selecting the
right people, creating and maintaining a culture that nurtures and rewards talent. The FLCF
Human Resources management offers the tools to manage and operate in organization.
HRM develops strategies that apply to everything in the organization.
Admin manager
The admin manager of FLCF ensures that the activity of the organization run smoothly and
efficiently. The primary objectives of the FLCF admin manager is to direct, control and
oversee the organization’s support services to achieve organizational objectives.
Finance manger
The FLCF’s finance manger must prepare financial reports, make direct investments and
develop strategies to ensure the long term financial health of the organization.
All these functions of Bank of Ceylon should work together to achieve the objectives of the
organization. Communication between these functions is more important to achieve the
organizational goal of BOC.
The organizational functions of JKH are sales, production, distribution, marketing, finance, and
human resources. The interrelationships between these functions are more important to achieve
its business objectives.
Marketing: Sales
Marketing and sales work together in one company. The role marketing department of JKH is to
attract customers to the business to the business and creates interest in their product. Marketing
will also ensure that the sales department will sell products and services that meet the needs and
requirements of customers.
Advantages – marketing plays a vital role in sales. Through marketing products and
services are introduced to the universe. Example advertising, handbills providing, booklets,
posters. Nowadays social Medias are often used for marketing. Through this sales of
products are increasing numerously. This is a biggest advantage of marketing and sales.
Disadvantages – using more marketing strategies helps to increase sales. When the
marketing department fails to do a good marketing strategy sales will be unable to increase
its sales level.
Sales: Production
The product department must communicate with the sales department to let them know how
many products they are capable of producing in a given period. This will give the sales
department of JKH an opportunity to notify customers of any delays and disappointment. The
production must also ensure that their products are of high quality and effectively represent the
brand. This will avoid customer complaint and returns and will make the role of the sales
department of JKH much easier.
Disadvantages – when the link between production and sales is not strong sales will not be
able to know about new production. Therefore when there is no communication between
them they will not successful to sale the products.
Production: Finance
Production and finance are an integral part of the JKH because while production ensures that the
company does not run out of stock of finished products because if there is njo inventory of goods
the company will not be able to satisfy consumer demand, resulting in a loss sales and without
sales JKH will not be able to make a profit, while finance ensures that company will always have
enough capital and resources so that the company does not get into trouble due to lack of capital.
Advantages - for production finance is highly essential. When both work together they can
produce goods, quality products based on the needs and wants of the customers. This is an
advantage for the company.
Disadvantages – when there is communication gap between production and finance both
will not be able to convey the necessities. As finance is highly important, without finance
quality products will not be produced. Therefore it creates a negative impact to the
relationship.
Production: Marketing
In order to meet customers’ expectations JKH need to collaborate between marketing and
production. These close relationships between the two functions are essential to enhance the
performance of the organization. In addition friendly communication is collaboration between
marketing and production department. In turns it meets the needs of the customers and
increases the profitability of the organization. However conflicts can arise between these two
departments as each task is usually focused on achieving its goals. It affects other functions
and the performance of the organization as a whole. Also the lack of communication between
marketing and production department in JKH also causes problems but in order to increase and
improve the performance of JKH they should corporate in marketing and production
department.
Finance: Sales
The finance department of JKH provides budget and amount will allow the sales department to
operate efficiently, while the sales were made and the income will be maintained. The finance
department will closely monitor any costs incurred by the business and ensure that the sales
department sells enough products for the business to make a profit.
HR: Marketing
Marketing department of JKH communicates the company brand to customers and the
company brand is communicated to its employees through HR, department of JKH works
together to find the right people to promote and build the brand and marketing builds the brand
message and marketing build brand message and deliver it to employees.
Sales: Finance
The finance department of JKH provides a budget and amount that will allow the sales
department to operate efficiently, while the sales were made and the income will be
maintained. The finance department will closely monitor any costs incurred by the business
and ensure that the sales department sells enough products for the business to make a profit.
Sales: Distribution
The supply chain of JKH must obtain information from the sales force to deliver the right
goods and services to the right customers.
IT: Finance
The finance team of BOC uses systems, company hardware and public cloud providers that all
rely on the IT department. Transaction, checking accounts, paying bills is some finance activities
it can empower and support the finance team of BOC.
Disadvantages – in this modern world technology is playing a vital role in Banks. In fact
technology has replaced many job roles in BOC. Money related facilities like withdraw,
transaction and checking balance are all done by machines. So finance related information
stored by IT department, which means a good communication is not essential for
everything. Therefore this reduces the link between IT and finance.
Risk Management: HR
The HR and Risk management of BOC continues to collaborate together to ensure employees
related risks are continuously identified and strategies established for mitigation for the risks.
Advantages – A good team work between risk management and HR helps to manage the
risks faced by the employees. HR has a responsibility to ensure safety on the employees
working under the department. When both the risk management and HR department work
together for the welfare of the employees this implement a positive impact to BOC. The
risk factor for the employees is low.
Disadvantages – when working together for an objective conflict will rise as people are
with various ideas and thoughts. During this situations when either risk management team
or HR department fails to do their responsibilities this will cause a huge impact. In result
more conflicts will occur when the employees are put on risk.
Advantage – conducting programs will help widen the services and opportunity for FLCF.
To do successful programs finance is necessary. Therefore good teamwork and
communication will implement a successful program to FLCF.
Disadvantage – when required finance is not provided on time to the program manager to
conduct the programs preparations and arrangements will be stopped, in result the program
and the projects will be cancelled or postponed. This is a disadvantage. Therefore the
scheduled programs and projects will not be conducted successfully.
Advantages – for a project to be successful both the coordinator and the staff put on their
contribution. When they work as team taking suggestions and ideas from all the staff
sharing responsibilities having good communication the project will be effective and
successful.
Disadvantage – when the coordinator fails to do his/ her responsibility and take
independent decision the coordinator’s leadership fails. He / she will not be able to get
suggestions or ideas from his / her staff. Therefore the communication gap occurs. As a
result the project will not be effective and useful compare to the project done as a team.
The structure, size and scope of any organization are related to the purpose of the business
organization. It can be seen that any organization sets a big goal only with good organizational
structure. If there are fewer people in the organizational structure of the organization and no
one knows about their role and subordinates, they cannot achieve the goal, as there is less
clarity in the role. On the other hand, any business organization sets a goal based on its size. If
the firm is large and invests a lot of money, then they have a big target for their
business[ CITATION joh20 \l 1033 ]
The organizations establish its business goal by examining the scope of its business. If the
organization's jurisdiction is to serve national customers, set the business objective
accordingly. However, if they find that they are serving international clients, set their business
goal accordingly. Depending on the product and service, an organization determines its
structure, size and scope. When a business organization sees this, their product does not need
massive corporate structure. When the business scope of a product or service is only large, an
organization creates the size and scope of a large firm; otherwise it creates a smaller
organization.[ CITATION joh20 \l 1033 ]
9.1 Conclusions
JKH is a largest listed company in the Colombo Stock Exchange. The organization has
widened it branches all over the country. The company has diversified its products and services
through plantation services, transportation services, Hotels and resorts, super markets etc. the
company has more than 20,000 employees and the market share of the organization is rupees
1.17 billion in 2019. There are various functional departments in JKH and interrelationships
between those functions play a vital role. The organizational structure of JKH and the
communication between top to bottom level helps the company to achieve its business
objectives efficiently.
BOC is a private sector organization in Sri Lanka. It is a largest banking network in Sri Lanka.
BOC has more than 8000 employees and more than 600 branches all over the country. The
Bank has many functional departments and each functional department plays a vital role. The
Bank has introduced many services to its customers and commenced many ATM machines
across the country.
FLCF is a voluntary organization in Sri Lanka and it has only fewer branch networks in the
country. Comparing to other two organizations FLCF has small number of employees. And the
organization has brought forward many projects for children in our country. The organization
has commenced many preschools across the country.
9.2 Recommendations
JKH has a chance to commence new outlets in rural areas and the company can attract more
customers, commencing new customers leads JKH to reach new customers. Using the
profitability of the company it can carry out many social activities among customers and the
company has to innovate new products and services. The company can implement new
strategies to; minimize the use of polygene bags. JKH should improve the communication
between all the functional departments.
BOC has to improve poor queries. As many customers are expecting BOC bank to improve the
customer service the customer service department should take actions regarding this. And the
organization has to improve its communication between each functional department so that the
bank can improve its performance in future. The bank should commence STM machines in
rural areas so the customers can obtain the services of BOC easily.
FLCF can carry out many projects to serve many children over the country. FLCF has branches
only in restricted areas. If they expand their branches, they can reach out many children in
future. Other than the projects they do, that can implement new projects like water projects, ,
health and nutrition projects regarding children.
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