Global Swiss Agribusiness Company Founded-2000 Headquarters-Basel, Switzerland Employees-24,000

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Introduction
SYNGENTA is a large Swiss based agri-business company that markets Seeds and Pesticides.

The company is a leader in Crop protection. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.

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Portfolio of Products
Syngenta has eight primary product lines. The company develops, markets and sells these worldwide:
Selective Herbicides Non-Selective Herbicides Fungicides Insecticides Professional Products Field Crops Vegetables Flowers

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Goodwill and Involvement

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Organizational Structure
Syngenta is divided into six functional areas

R&D

Information System

HR

Finance

Global Supply

Sales and Marketing

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Analysis
Syngenta does not work on the hierarchical structure as it does not suit their innovative style. Syngenta works on a Matrix Structure/Project Team Structure. Team Leaders head specific tasks and projects. Team constructed consists of members from different departments. Each member holds expertise on his part of project.

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This ensures that the project has all the skills that it needs.

Using Matrix Structure employees also benefit from each others abilities.
Some teams are only formed for a short period of time. They disband when their projects have been completed and the team members are redeployed on other projects. The matrix structure is not an alternative to functional management but works alongside it.

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Roles and Responsibilities

The key functional units are : -

Research and development (R&D) Global supply (including supply chain management, manufacturing and logistics) Sales and marketing Global support functions

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All units work independently, while contributing to a project.
People with specific set of knowledge made leaders. Cross-over of talents

Employees skills act as bridge between functional units

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Employee Profiles

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Melanie Wardle : Marketing

A scientist Role communication planning

Includes PR, advertising and designs

Follow up on schedule and budget Customer connect

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Kathryn Brocklehurst : Group Leader

Phd in molecular biology Role ensuring optimal job assignment Team focus development of new products Provide material for other scientists to test

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Jonathan Richards : Productions

A scientist working in production Role introduction of new products

Started with syngenta as Phd chemist

Skill problem solving, vital in achieving production targets

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Skill and Strategy

Syngenta culture : Worker empowerment Specific skill sets required General skills like
time management, planning and communications Leadership Understanding of good business Diplomacy and negotiation skills

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Why Matrix structure is a more appropriate structure for Syngenta ?

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 This approach helps to make the most of all employees' talents and abilities and enables functions to work together more effectively A Matrix structure enables specialized control. It offers clear opportunities for promotion and may reduce stress levels in both managers and employees. Everybody knows their place in the hierarchy.

A matrix structure is often referred to as the project team structure. In this approach, team leaders manage specific tasks and projects.

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 Each team will consist of members from different departments and thus employees work out of their usual functional areas to work with other employees This ensures the project has all the skills it needs to achieve its target. It also means the employees may benefit from each other's abilities In matrix management structure, all areas can contribute to the vast range of projects that are running at any one time.

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Highlights of Syngentas HR Strategy ?

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Purpose
Bringing plant potential to life'. committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.

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Employment
Developing the skills of employees and helping them grow into new roles

Employs more than 24,000 people in over 90 countries ranging from well-qualified innovative scientists, farmers to governments Employs people in supporting roles to ensure the products that its scientists develop can reach their chosen markets and customers.

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Research and Development

Researching and developing new products At competitive prices. To meet worldwide demand from agribusinesses

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Forward looking company

Focuses on developing new skills
Employees are recognized for their hard work, and encouraged to work creatively and be innovative

HR team provides training and development opportunities for all staff.

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Leadership Helps to build leadership skills in its employees and encourage them Loyalty Wants its employees to be loyal and passionate about achieving the company's goals Skills Uses scientific knowledge, skills and competencies of its people to bridge its functional areas.

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Motivates Employees and managers to learn from their mistakes

Authority Sees to it that problems are understood and resolved quickly

Rewards Annual awards to employees who contribute to the business drive

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What helped Melanie to progress in her career in Syngenta ?

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 Background
A Scientist in Syngenta Part of Marketing Team Scientific knowledge helped her market Syngenta products throughout UK.

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Melanies Diverse roles

Communications
Communications planning for all crops and products Advertising and publicity campaigns.

Scheduling and budgeting

Worked with internal team, to ensure the activities were implemented on schedule and on budget.

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Management Managed Advertising , PR and Design Agencies.

Coordination Worked in three different departments in four different roles

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Melanies progress

Versatile character of the work

Close connection with customers

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Conclusion

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 Matrix management structure Relies heavily on scientists

Staff empowerment to full potential

Committed to R&D Facilitate leadership skills at every level

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Fun and rewarding place to work
Cross over of talent Strong focus on recruiting employees

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Summing it up

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QUESTIONS ????
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