Organisational Theory and Practice at BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

Organisational Theory and
Practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Management style and principle and functions of management used by the CEO of BRITISH
AMERICAN TOBACCO...........................................................................................................1
Examine 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.............................................................................................................1
Leadership style of the CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO to enhance the
organisational effectiveness........................................................................................................3
Effects of power, influence and conflict at the chosen firm.......................................................4
Various types of motivation used at BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO.................................5
Recommendations (strategies) to increase organisational performance.....................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Organisational theory is a process which included study of organisation with an aim to
identify measures and practices to solve organisational issues, fulfil stakeholders need and
maximise efficiency and productivity of company. In simple terms, organisational theory is
stated as a process in which formative study of design, relationship and structures of organisation
undertakes place. In order to assure maximum competitive advancements in today's tough and
uncertain economic world, it is essential for company manager to take use of wide range of
organisational theories and practices (Rudani, 2020). This will assist them to accomplish
objectives and goals of company with effective frameworks, strategies and guidelines.
Present report is being conducted on, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO, company was
established in 1902 and have its headquarter in London, UK. Respective entity is operating their
business operations in tobacco industry and are serving their services and products worldwide.
Report include formative discussions upon management function, styles and principles
undertaken by British American Tobacco. Along with this different types of leadership and
management style application in company is also defined. In addition to this, effect of power,
conflict and influence upon organisational activities are also included in this report. Lastly,
report include recommendations to enhance performance of entity.
Management style and principle and functions of management used by the CEO of BRITISH
AMERICAN TOBACCO
Management style is termed as a method of leadership that managers within entity
undertakes. This allows them to accomplish company goals in effective manner. In relation to
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO, CEO of company take advantage of democratic
management style. By this they aim towards engaging each and every employee the decision-
making process. Further it has been evaluated that this style also facilitate managers to assure
that entity workplace is having extensive communication in which there is free flow of
information with leaders, managers and employees (Gevorgyan, 2020). With the assistance of
this management style, company CEO effectively assure fulfilment of project requirements with
contribution, specialization and skill of each employees. Further it has been evaluated that with
the help of democratic management style, organisation allow every employee to engage in
decision-making process. Thus, with the use of democratic management style respective entity
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provides different types of opportunities to employees. For this regular training and development
measures are being provided to them as to enhance their skill, potential and talent. Further it has
been defined that by emphasising upon all these measures sense of belongingness within
employees also increases towards company. It significantly increase overall profitability and
productivity of organisation.
Planning:
Planning is defined as a primary function which is being done by BRITISH AMERICAN
TOBACCO CEO, within this he undertakes planning process as to disrupt respective industrial
sector.
Organizing:
All the stages and activities of planning process further being systematically organized by
CEO of company. In order to assure this stage success CEO maintain strong connection with
distributors as well as retailers (Novak, Breznik and Natek, 2020). With the help of organising
all the steps is being accomplished with higher efficiency.
Decision-making:
It is an important process which is being undertaken by BRITISH AMERICAN
TOBACCO CEO. Within this process they undertakes effective decisions with an aim to
eliminate unnecessary things to overcome complex stages of decision-making. It has been
defined that CEO take use of decentralized manner according to work priority.
Staffing:
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CEO, engage in staffing process in effective manner
in which they providing efficient training to employees (Amor, Vázquez and Faíña, 2020). With
this they aim towards aligning employees performance with entity objectives.
Communication:
It is a crucial aspect within which BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CEO implement
strong communication practices and strategies as to assure that in company every essential
information flows as per according to proper system. It will help entity to fulfil their goals in
effective manner.
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