Management Putting Theory into Practice LDT3103 Component 1

MANAGEMENT PUTTING
THEORY INTO PRACTICE
LDT3103 COMPONENT 1

MANAGEMENT PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE
INTRODUCTION
This file is a precise representation of the
management and leadership issues faced by
an organization in the fast-food sector that has
done a merger with another organization. The
discussion will describe the leadership and
management theories that can be implemented
by the merger that two organizations have.
created in order to resolve the major issues
faced by the organization.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT THEORIES
Contingency theory
Contingency theory basically focuses on that only one
style or way of doing leadership s not enough in any
organization. This means depending upon the particular
people, timings and tasks the leadership styles can differ
(Otley., 2016). It is not necessary to be extremely rigid
within an organization with a single leadership or
management style.
Transformational theory
Transformational leadership and management theory can
also be called as the relationship theories, because it
basically and specifically targets the relationship of the
leaders or managers and the subordinates of a company
(Korejan. and Shahbazi., 2016). This theory focuses on
the personality and nature of the leader, like being
charismatic, inspirational and encouraging.

A huge company name in the United Kingdom is
Wasabi, known for its delicious Japanese, East-Asian
fast food, mainly bento and sushi. The company did a
merger with another well-known company named
Tortilla, that provides amazing Mexican cuisine.
customers. The name of the merger company is
“TUM” which is an abbreviation for “the unexpected
mix”.
Transactional theory
Transactional theories are also known as
exchange leadership theories or management
theories (Afshari. and Gibson., 2016).
precisely focuses on the organization, team
work and supervision related issues or
problems.
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
Organizational structure
refers to a system present
in an organization that
specifically outlines
various activities for the
achievement of the
organization's goals
(Ahmady. Mehrpour. and
Nikooravesh., 2016).
CONCLUSION
This discussion focuses on the leadership and management issues faced by the company Tum.