Organisational Theory and Practice

Organisational Theory
and Practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
A) Identify the function, principle and style of management used by CEO of company............3
B) Identify the steps which is taken by CEO to implement the organisational structure and
determine the business culture.....................................................................................................5
C) Describe leadership style to enhance the organisational effectiveness...................................6
D) Determine the effects of influence, power and conflict at Deliveroo.....................................7
E) Analyse the different types of motivation used in organisation..............................................8
F) Use appropriate examples and literature to justify your stand................................................9
G) According to discussion the recommendation to maximize performance in enterprise.......10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Organisational theory is defined as the attitude of persons or group of individuals who are
connected with each other to implement the strategy to meet the requirement of business
objectives towards common goals (Bernhard-Skala, C., 2019). On the other hand, organisational
practice refers to the knowledge in daily activities used to perform the specific function which
influence people, actions and interest. The importance of this theory assist to determine the needs
of workers which helps them to give better working environment. Deliveroo is considered for
this report. Deliveroo is an online food ordering company in London, United Kingdom. Founder
of this company Willi Shu in year 2013. Number of employees working is 2300 workers. They
serve their services in Netherlands, France, Beligium and many more places. This report includes
style, principle as well as functions of management, implementation in enterprise done by CEO,
leadership style, effect of conflict along with the power and types of motivation.
A) Identify the function, principle and style of management used by CEO of company.
Management style refers to principle which is used by administration to attain goals
which help them to handle the circumstances and leadership in organisation. Mentioned below
are different management style as:
Autocratic style: In this style of management, top management not take ideas and
opinions from subordinates. It is useful in company which have hierarchical structure where they
take all the decisions and responsibilities on their own level. Manager of Deliveroo can use this
style to take decisions quickly without involvement of others.
Democratic style: This is defined as where employees give suggestions and feedback to
the managers which help them to inspire and productivity. It gives new thoughts about the
innovation of products and services. In context to Deliveroo, superiors can adapt this working
style as it provide individual workers to actively participate in the decision making process
which assist them to build strong relationship with members (Bourne, M., Melnyk, S. and Bititci,
U. S., 2018).
Laissez-faire style: This refers to where employees overcome with their problems on
their own,. In this style, workers are allowed to make decisions as they are highly talented and
skilled to self managed their working environment.

From the above analysis, it evaluated that management of Deliveroo has adapted
democratic style of management which help organisation to motivate them as it is involved in the
business activities.
Function of management
Management states that the process of managing and controlling individual member in
company to reach its targeted objectives. There are functions of management which are as
follows:
Planning: It is the method to determine the resources and activities required to achieve
business objectives as well as goals (Briggs, L. and Cooper, L. eds., 2020). Deliveroo plans to
gather data and gain knowledge of online food delivery to increase the sales and revenue in
business.
Organizing: It is function where framework is to delegate the responsibility and authority
to employees which help them to accomplish organisational goals. Deliveroo assign the work to
employees and give resources to fulfil the objectives.
Directing: It is defined as to direct each and every workers to perform their tasks
effectively and efficiently as it maximize productivity. Management of Deliveroo to guide,
motivate as well as supervise employees which help them to increase performance.
Controlling: It refers to the process to check the performance of users towards the goals.
Deliveroo identify the performance standard and take corrective actions to optimize the delivery
operations.
Principle of management
Division of work: It states that it separate the work to the members to the individual and
group of individuals which lead to maximize profitability in business. Administration of
Deliveroo assigned task related to the specialization and qualification of workers (Burke, T.,
Genn-Bash, A. and Haines, B., 2018).
Authority and responsibility: Management of Deliveroo responsibility is to complete the
work in a timely manner and has power to take decisions.