Management Style and Principles at British American Tobacco

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Management style and principle and functions of management used by the CEO of BRITISH
AMERICAN TOBACCO...........................................................................................................1
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.............................................................................................................3
Leadership style of the CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO to enhance the
organisational effectiveness........................................................................................................4
Effects of power, influence and conflict at the chosen firm.......................................................5
Various types of motivation used at BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO.................................6
Recommendations (strategies) to increase organisational performance.....................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Organisational theory is mainly defined as a process in which formative study related to
study of organisations is being done in order to duly identity practices and measures to solve
problems, increase productivity and efficiency and fulfil needs of stakeholders. In simple terms
organisation theory is mainly termed as formative study of organisational structures, design and
relationship (Rudani, 2020). In today's world economy is uncertain and tough, this makes
manager of an organisation to take significant advantage of organisation theories and practices to
fulfil common goal. By taking assistance of management theories managers within entity can
take use of various management strategies, guidelines and frameworks in order to develop
positive workplace environment.
Present report has been concluded on, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO, this entity
was founded in the year 1902 and are operating their business activities in tobacco industry. With
having its headquarter in London, United Kingdom this company is serving worldwide. In this
report formative discussions has been made on, management styles as well as functions and
principle of management that are being used by respective company CEO. In addition to this
report also include, numerous form of motivation and leadership style that are being undertaken
by CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO. Lastly report also include effect of conflict,
power and influence of respective organisation and recommendations in order to make
significant increase in organisational performance.
Management style and principle and functions of management used by the CEO of BRITISH
AMERICAN TOBACCO
Management style is defined as a formative method of leadership that are being
undertaken by manager. By taking advantage of numerous forms of advantages can be accessed
by managers through which they can effectively fulfil company goals in more effectiveness. In
terms with, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CEO it has been identified that he is taking use
of democratic management style with the assistance of this they engage employees in the
process of decision making. In addition to this, it has been signified that by undertaking use of
this management style CEO ensures that there is extensive communication prevails between
employees and manager. It helps in communicating them with company actual goals, objectives,
aim and vision. By taking advantage of this management style CEO aim towards accomplishing
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project with having contribution of individuals with specialized skills. In addition to this,
democratic management style also allow each and every individual to have participation and
further facilitate entity management to exchange views and ideas that automatically increase
productivity of organisation. Thus, by taking advantage of democratic management style
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CEO offer various opportunities to individuals by engaging
them in the process of decision-making. It also increase sense of belongingness among
employees that further facilitate them to accomplish their roles and responsibilities with more
handwork and effectiveness.
While if it is talked about principles and functions, it has been evaluated that respective company
CEO undertake different types of functions and principles such as:
Planning: It is one of the most important practices that has been undertaken by CEO of
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO , in this he mainly plan with an aim to disrupt market in best
effective manner.
Organizing: In order to showcase new product, CEO of entity undertake this practice.
For this they ensure strong connection with retailers and distributors. With the help of this,
practice CEO determine significant steps and the manner to accomplish them in effective
manner.
Decision-making: This practice is being duly undertaken by BRITISH AMERICAN
TOBACCO CEO after the process of resourcing. In this they deduct unnecessary things that can
somehow confuse or complicate process of decision-making. CEO conduct this process in
decentralized way as per according to work priority.
Staffing:It is an essential function that CEO of BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
conduct, in this they undertake advantage of different types of measures and policies as to train
individuals within workplace premises in effective manner as to make them compatible with
organisation functions.
Communication: With the help of this function CEO enables themselves to effectively
conduct basic functions such as organizing, planning and controlling in effective manner. With
the advantage of this practice CEO effectively conduct their responsibilities as well as jobs and
ensure great interaction with colleagues, supervisors, suppliers, subordinates and consumers.
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