Strategic Thinking

Running Head: STRATEGIC THINKING 1
Strategic Thinking
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STRATEGIC THINKING 2
Strategic Thinking
According to Randolph (2013 organization design define the manner in which activities
such as task allocation, coordination, and supervision are done in a manner which can make an
organization to attain its goals and objective. Jay Galbraith's “Star Model” which consists
of five elements: processes, structure, rewards, people, and strategy. Proper utilization of these
elements can enable me to make the organization that I work with to attain strategic
effectiveness.
For instance, I can use processes to ensure it has sufficient processes that allow tasks to
be completed without challenges. According to Pandit (2017), proper resource allocation enables
organizations to have an appropriate workflow, by allowing tasks to move from one stage to the
other. Enhancing processes can enhance the organization’s strategic design by ensuring all
sections remains active, and tasks are completed promptly. Apart from making tasks to flow
from in the required stages, implementing proper processes can also enhance the availability of
information across all areas, hence making it possible to make decisions and take actions on
matters that need to be addressed.
The other way I can use this model is through ensuring employees are rewarded to feel
appreciated. Powell (2014) affirms that when employees feel an organization recognize them,
they feel proud to be associated with it, and always commit their efforts towards better
performance. This helps the firm to reduce turnover rates and also to improve productivity.
Reward also helps in aligning the goals of employees with those of the organization, hence
machining it possible for the firm to attain its objectives. Having organizational goals that match
those of the employee also makes it easy for the management to come up with strategies that can
trigger better performance, and also to implement change with minimal chances of resistance.