The impact of organisational structure and culture over the growth and success of an organisation

Business
Management
(Dissertation)

ABSTRACT
This investigation is based on “The impact of organisational structure and culture over
the growth and success of an organisation”. Its main aim is to determine the actual impact of
organisational structure as well as culture over its success by conducting the qualitative
investigation which support in gathering larger amount of data while making use of theoretical
framework. For performing investigation several methods are being used such as primary data
collection performed with the help of questionnaire and the secondary investigation performed
using literature review where view point of authors are being gathered and critically evaluated to
develop understanding regarding the area of study.
By performing investigation it has been identified that there is a strong relationship
between the organisational culture and its structure as it has been determined that culture develop
the structure in which the operations flow. The investigation is performed in more systematic
manner which reveals each and every aspect of understanding determined from the evaluation. It
also suggested the practices implication of organisational culture and practices in effective
manner toward smooth flow of operations and adjustment of structure in a manner that leads to
maximum profitability and productivity.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all I want to thank God who supported me in every phase of my life and make me
capable of achieve my targets. I also want to thank my supervisors for the time and guidance
they provided me throughout this dissertation such as help whenever needed, listen to me
patiently, check direction of my work, respond to my queries and supported me at each stage of
this project.
I also want to thanks the employees of TESCO who gave their valuable time for filling
the questionnaire for my investigation and give their support to complete this investigation in
effective manner.
Lastly, I thank to my family, relatives and friends for their kind help as well as
corporation while this investigation duration.

Table of Contents
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................................................2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...............................................................................................................3
Glossary...........................................................................................................................................6
List of Tables ..................................................................................................................................7
List of Figures..................................................................................................................................8
List of Appendix .............................................................................................................................9
TITLE ...........................................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................10
1.1 Background to research topic..............................................................................................10
1.2 Background to research organization..................................................................................10
1.3 Research rationale ..............................................................................................................11
1.4 Research question ...............................................................................................................11
1.5 Research aims and objectives..............................................................................................11
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.......................................................................................13
2.1 Introduction of literature review.........................................................................................13
2.2 Main body with heading and sub-headings.........................................................................13
2.3 Conclusion of literature review...........................................................................................18
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ..........................................................................20
3.1 Research process.................................................................................................................20
3.2 Research approach..............................................................................................................20
3.3 Research strategy................................................................................................................20
3.4 Research methodology........................................................................................................20
3.5 Research instruments/tools..................................................................................................21
3.6 Sampling.............................................................................................................................22
3.6 Ethical implications.............................................................................................................23
CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS ............................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................34

CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR
FURTHER RESEARCH ..............................................................................................................39
7.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................39
7.2 Recommendations ..............................................................................................................39
7.3 Implications for further research ........................................................................................40
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................41
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Glossary

Term Definition
Centralized structure Centralized organization can be outlined as a
hierarchy decision-making structure where
entire decisions as well as processes are
handled strictly at the upper or the executive
level.
Encompasses Surround and have or hold within.
Stipulated time Specified time period
Beneficence The quality or state of doing or producing good

List of Tables
Table 1: Idea about the impact of organizational structure and culture........................................23
Table 2:Type of organizational structure.......................................................................................24
Table 3:Significance of functional organizational structure..........................................................24
Table 4:Factors have direct effect on organizational culture.........................................................25
Table 5:Potential influence of organizational culture....................................................................26
Table 6:Role of organizational culture..........................................................................................27
Table 7:Healthy organizational culture helps in reduction of employee turnover........................28
Table 8:Strong culture essential for organizational success and growth.......................................29
Table 9:Effective organisational structure helps Tesco in attainment of competitive advantages 30
Table 10:Challenges faced by Tesco due to having functional organisational structure...............31