Management Style, Principles, and Functions at THOMAS COOK

Individual case study
analysis

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Examine the management style and state the principle and functions of management used by
the CEO?......................................................................................................................................3
Analyze the steps taken with regard to organization structure in order to achieve high
performance and state the organization culture at THOMAS COOK and its impact on the
employees.....................................................................................................................................4
Describe the leadership style of the CEO of THOMAS COOK to enhance the organizational
effectiveness.................................................................................................................................5
Analyze the effects of power, influence and conflict at the chosen firm.....................................6
Discuss the various types of motivation used at THOMAS COOK............................................6
Use appropriate corporate examples and literature......................................................................7
Recommendations........................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Organization may be defined as a number of individuals who contribute their expertise and
skills to execute various organizational activities. It is crucial for company to carry out various
policies and strategies in order to achieve goals set (Reedy, 2020). There is a different theory of
organization related to management and leadership that will promote operational efficiency in
expanding. Business style control can contribute to increased results and team member skills for
meeting objectives. This project report is based on a company that is Thomas Cook. This
organization operates in the travel and tourism industries, and provides customers with different
kinds of products and services. It is a British multinational travel company which was founded in
1841 and its creator is Thomas Cook. This report will include style of management data, and
different managerial principles or functions. Different steps are evaluated for organizational
structure to attain superior efficiency. Conflict is studied in various leadership models that are
perceived by organizations to maximize market performance along with the influence of control.
Besides that there are other forms of inspiration to be decided.
MAIN BODY
Examine the management style and state the principle and functions of management used
by the CEO?
The style of management can be defined as the type or method companies choose to conduct
their business operations. There are many styles of management that are considered by the
organization in needed to execute organizational tasks accordingly to accomplish business
goals. Understanding appropriate management style and carrying out business activities
appropriately is essential to the CEO of THOMAS COOK company. The main management
style encompasses autocratic, progressive, participatory and many others. The CEO of
THOMAS COOK calls the cooperative style of management for corporate activities.
Democratic model of leadership is one of the most successful styles of management that can
help and direct staff in a suitable manner. By following this management technique, the
CEO of the relevant organization is able to take specific decisions and better develop

corporate activities. Democratic management style refers to the form in which THOMAS
COOK Corporation’s CEO or executives expect team members to be included with decision
taking processes. Under this type of management, CEO acknowledges employee feedback
and makes reasonable actions while consulting different staff members. This style of
management will lead to strong relationships with company and increasing their inputs to
achieve.
Principle and function of management
Management principles may be defined as the guidance and structure which will help the
effective implementation of working practices. There are many concepts which will help
THOMAS COOK CEO conduct different business activities correctly. The various principles the
CEO of the chosen organization uses are –
Unity of direction- It strategic theory applies to establishing guidance for workers. THOMAS
COOK CEO is of the view that one strategy or one head is important for growing corporate
community. This will assist in supplying staff with the proper way to fulfill their job function
(Howitt, 2019).
Division of work- The Company’s CEO focuses on splitting large and complex tasks into
simpler ones so that set organizational goals can be achieved in a timely manner. Work is
divided amongst employees according to knowledge and competencies.
There are several functions of management that is used by THOMAS COOK CEO.
Planning – This Corporation’s method is related to the scheduling set of actions and methods
needed to perform business tasks. To schedule correct collection of activities for staff, THOMAS
COOK's CEO finds this role o management.
Organizing – It focuses on business operations organizing and managing along with work
performance. THOMAS COOK CEO organizes the tools required to take full production in the
right way.
Controlling – Controlling organization’s reputation and tasks is essential to CEO. This would be
one of the main roles used in the business THOMAS COOK to accomplish defined targets.