Organisational Theory and Practice

Organisational Theory
and Practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
A. Examine the management style and state the principle and functions of management used
by the CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO?.................................................................3
B. Analyse the steps taken with regard to organisation structure in order to achieve high
performance and state the organisation culture at BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO and its
impact on the employees.............................................................................................................4
C. Describe the leadership style of the CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO to
enhance the organisational effectiveness....................................................................................6
D. Analyse the effects of power, influence and conflict on BRITISH AMERICAN
TOBACCO..................................................................................................................................7
E. Discuss the various types of motivation used at BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO..........8
F. Use appropriate corporate examples and literature to justify your stand..............................10
G. Based on the discussion and debate what suggestions / recommendations (strategies) would
you make to increase BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO performance?..............................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Organisational is defined as a social group that is properly structured and managed by
respective individuals at higher levels for meeting the need and collective goals. Organisational
theory on the other hand is a concept that consist of several theories, approaches and methods or
styles which are used and implemented for making appropriate organisational analysis and
manage it smoothly (Johnston and Sheehan, 2020). Thus, organisational practices and theories
refers to different styles, methods and phenomena's used in order to attain common goals and
fulfil the requirements of company. These practices are adopted by management, leaders and
directors of company to keep people engaged, motivated and perform productively. The report is
constructed upon British American Tobacco a multinational company dealing in Tobacco
industry manufacturing and selling cigarettes, tobacco and nicotine products. British American
Tobacco was founded in 1902 which is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The
company became the largest cigarette producer in the world in 2019 by its net sales.
The report consists of several organisational concepts beginning with determining the
functions and principles of management. Organisational structure and culture are determined
along with their impacts upon company's and employee’s performances. Moving along,
leadership styles used by the CEO of the organisation are evaluated and their motivational
strategies are analysed. At last recommendations are provided to the management and leaders of
company after making in depth and through evaluation of the organisational practices used in
order to run the functions smoothly.
MAIN BODY
A. Examine the management style and state the principle and functions of management used by
the CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO?
Management is a process or a mechanism that is used of managing, controlling and
administrating different tasks and actions in the organisation. Management involves several
functions that begins with Planning, Controlling, Directing, Allocating and organising which
assist in attaining aims in the respective given time period (Maylor and Turner, 2017).
Management is a broad term which involves principles, functions, features and styles.
Management styles are defined as the ways in which managers of the firm runs the operations
and manage the workforce.

Management is a combined procedure that makes managers and leaders both liable for
effective implementation of several management styles and approaches according to the plans
and in accordance to the operations of a firm. There are various management styles that are
available to the manager and used by them such as Democratic, Autocratic and Laissez faire
which are further divided into sub-sections. These three management styles are further divided
into parts which are more specific and used by managers in order to succeed their respective
department.
The management style which is adopted by The CEO of British American Tobacco is
Democratic Management style (Lindon and Trodd, 2016). This is a management approach in
which managers and in case of British American Tobacco encourages the employees, leaders and
even operational staff to render their inputs in decision making processes. That means everyone
gains the opportunity to contribute by their creative ideas and suggestions in the ultimate
decisions of company. The management principle which is used by the CEO of British American
Tobacco is of Initiative that is related with encouraging members to make their efforts in
operations and engage them more. The function of management which is performed is
Monitoring and Controlling as decisions are made by the CEO. The end power of making the
final call or the decision lies in the hands of the board and management of British American
Tobacco.
This is a productive approach of management as it allows firm to gain wider perspectives
that is fresh and innovative. Moreover, staff is kept motivated as they are engaged in the
operations and develops positive attitude towards the success and growth their organisation. The
flow of communication is of two way enabling all the members of the company a potential
chance to speak which increases team cohesiveness and encourages team work. Diverse skills,
ideas and opinions are shared for developing better and informed decision with utmost
effectiveness and productivity.
The CEO of British American Tobacco is serving the company form long time and the
management style adopted is focused over the growth and success of the firm. Democratic
management style renders new, trendy and creative perspectives which enable the in higher
standards of effective decision making in all situations and more specifically in emergency
bringing sustainable growth to British American Tobacco (BAT) (Schwarz and Baker, 2016).