Management Report: Motivation, Leadership, and Change at Olive Estate

This report provides a detailed analysis of motivation and change management strategies within the context of Simunovich Olive Estate. It begins by exploring two motivation theories, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Adam's Equity Theory, and their application in the organization. The report then examines appropriate leadership styles, specifically transformational leadership, and discusses the characteristics of the CEO's leadership. Furthermore, it covers delegation strategies, Lewin's three-step change process, and the 'white waters' metaphor, offering insights into external forces impacting innovation and change. The analysis extends to the identification of planning areas, strategic and operational planning, SWOT analysis, and the application of control cycles. Finally, the report discusses feedforward and concurrent control types, providing a comprehensive overview of management practices within the company.

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Executive Summary
The report is built on the analysis of the motivation based theories which can be used by an
organization named Simunovich Olive Estate. The leadership based styles which are
considered to be useful for the organization have also been analysed in the report in detail.
The delegation based activity which can be implemented by the organization is an important
part of the discussion. The report has also been able to provide a detailed analysis based on
strategies implemented by the organization. The process of planning which is important for
effective operations of the company has been discussed in the report in detail.

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Table of Contents
1. Selection of two theories of motivation....................................................................3
1a. Description of one motivation theory and its application in Simunovich Olive
Estate......................................................................................................................................3
1b. Description of alternative motivation theory and its application in Simunovich
Olive Estate............................................................................................................................4
2. 2a. Identification and application of the appropriate style of leadership for leader
of chosen organization...............................................................................................................4
2b. Discussion based on the leadership style of a leader who belongs to
Simunovich Olive Estate.........................................................................................................5
3. 3a. Description of a situation where delegation is applied.......................................5
3b. Application of Lewin’s three step process for implementation of change in the
organization...........................................................................................................................6
3c. Discussion based on “white waters” metaphor for change related to the
company.................................................................................................................................6
3d. Explanation of external forces which affect innovation and change...................7
3e. Discussion of two strategies used by managers of the company........................7
4. 4a. Identification of an area where planning is required in the company................8
4b. Discussion based on strategic and operational planning based on the
organization...........................................................................................................................8
4c. SWOT analysis and strategic planning summary of the company.......................9
4d. Application of control cycle in different areas of the organization.....................9
4e. Discussion based on one feedforward and one concurrent control type...........9
References....................................................................................................................10

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1. Selection of two theories of motivation
1a. Description of one motivation theory and its application in Simunovich Olive Estate
Motivation is considered to be a major concept which is able to play an important
part in the proper growth of different organizational operations. The different activities
which are performed by the motivation based theories are based on energizing, maintaining
and further controlling the behaviour of employees who are an important of organizational
operations. Motivated employees are thereby able to provide higher levels of value to the
organization as compared to those who are not completely motivated (Barros,
Hernangómez & Martin-Cruz, 2016).
The company which has been taken into concern for the analysis of motivation
based activities is Simunovich Olive Estate. The motivation theory which is most suitable for
motivating the employees in an effective manner is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The
theory is mainly based on the methods by which the company is able to fulfil the needs of
employees. The needs are divided into different stages which need to be fulfilled by the
organization in order to ensure the highest levels of productivity
(Simunovicholiveestate.com., 2018). The five stages of the needs which have been
suggested by Maslow are as follows,
Physiological needs – These are related to the basic needs which need to be fulfilled
by the organization including, air, food, water and sleep.
Safety or security needs – This is the next level of needs which can be fulfilled if the
basic needs are met by the organization.
Social needs – These are based on the third stage of needs which are fulfilled with
the help of proper satisfaction of basic and security based needs. The needs in this stage are
related to the affection, love and urge of belonging of the employees.
Esteem needs – The needs are related to the levels of self-confidence which can be
gained by the employees within the organization.

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Self-actualization needs – This is considered to be the final stage of needs which
needs to be fulfilled with respect to the maximum levels of potential which have been
gained by the employees in the organization (Haque, Haque & Islam, 2014).
1b. Description of alternative motivation theory and its application in Simunovich Olive
Estate
An alternative motivation theory which can be implemented by the management of
Simunovich Olive Estate is Adam’s Equity Theory which mainly states that people need to
maintain fair levels of relationship between rewards and performance which is depicted by
them. The employees thereby tend get de-motivated if the employer is not able to provide
effective outputs based on the inputs which are provided by them. The contributions or
inputs which are provided by the employees are based on their expectations related to
effective rewards. The individuals compare the inputs which are provided by them to the
outputs that are received in return (Demir, Wennberg & McKelvie, 2017). Three different
types of relationships are developed based on performance levels and rewards of the
employees which include, overpaid inequity, underpaid inequity and equity. The
organization which has been taken into consideration for this analysis thereby needs to
maintain the equity based relationship with the employees in order to maintain the
effective motivation levels (Durand, Grant & Madsen, 2017).
2. 2a. Identification and application of the appropriate style of leadership for leader of
chosen organization
Leadership style can be defined as a manner which is helpful in providing direction
for the proper implementation of plans and further motivating people as well. The implicit
as well as explicit actions are performed by the leader in an effective manner in order to
manage the employees who are a part of the organizational operations. The leadership style
is able to affect the means by which a company is able to function in the industry. Proper
management of the employees is also considered to be an important part of the leadership
based operations which are performed by the leaders or managers (Dyer et al., 2015). The
leadership style which is considered to be most suitable for Simunovich Olive Estate is
transformational leadership. The leader needs to play a significant part in the methods by
which the company is able to manage the employees and increase the levels of production.
Transformational leaders are capable of providing inspiration to the employees with the

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help of their personal achievements. The CEO of Simunovich Olive Estate can provide
inspiration to employees so that they are able to perform in different areas of operations of
the organization (Engert, Rauter & Baumgartner, 2016).
2b. Discussion based on the leadership style of a leader who belongs to Simunovich Olive
Estate
The CEO or leader of Simunovich Olive Estate can be considered to be charismatic in
nature. The charismatic leaders are mainly known for providing effective levels of
inspirational motivation to the employees with the help of their work process. The leaders
are considered to be effective communicators who are able to inspire the followers by
communicating their vision and developing an emotional connection with them as well. The
leaders are also capable to arousing strong levels of emotions among the followers with the
help of their activities (Ethiraj, Gambardella & Helfat, 2018). The communication based
process which is conducted by the leaders is mainly related to the proper identification of
needs of the followers and further increasing their trust levels as well. The CEO of
Simunovich Olive Estate, Donna Simunovich has also been able to communicate with the
followers or the employees in an effective manner with the aim of increasing the
profitability levels (Engert, Rauter & Baumgartner, 2016).
3. 3a. Description of a situation where delegation is applied
Delegation is considered to be a process which is related to the proper assignment of
responsibilities or authorities to the concerned people so that they are able to perform
certain activities as well. Delegation is able to empower the subordinates in order to make
effective decisions. This can be considered to be a process of shifting the authorities from
organizational level to the lower ones. The subordinates in the organization thereby become
highly capable of making effective decisions based on different processes and issues (Frynas
& Mellahi, 2015). The CEO of Simunovich Olive Estate can provide delegation to the
employees who are a part of the organizational operations. The management of Olive
estates which are located in the countryside based areas is possible with the help of
employees who are a part of the site based operations. The delegation of authority to the
employees will thereby play a key part in the methods by which they are able to manage the

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farms. They will also be able to take immediate decisions based on different operations ( Hill,
Jones & Schilling, 2014).
3b. Application of Lewin’s three step process for implementation of change in the
organization
Change is considered to be a common link which is runs within the business
organizations which operate in the industry. The changes which have started taking place in
the external environment are able to play a key role in the proper implementation of
changes. Lewin’s change management model can be used for proper implementation of
changes within the organization. The change management based concept is thereby
considered to be highly useful for the proper operations of different organizations which are
a part of the modern business environment. Lewin’s change management model is based on
three major steps which include, unfreeze, change and refreeze (Hubbard, Rice & Galvin,
2014). First step of the model is based on the ways by which the organization tries to
develop a change based situation and inform the employees based on the changes which
will be implemented. Second step of the model is related to the implementation of the
change. Third step of the process is related to the proper management of the operations of
an organization in which the change has been implemented. The area in which change can
be implemented in Simunovich Olive Estate is the management style of the organization.
The organization has been operating in the industry for many years, however, the
centralised style of operations has been a major issue. The change can be made in this
management based style in order to improve the operations of the organization in an
effective way (Hayes, 2018).
3c. Discussion based on “white waters” metaphor for change related to the company
“White waters” metaphor can be defined as the metaphor which is defined with
respect to an organization that is imagined as a small raft which navigates a raging river with
uninterrupted levels of white-water based rapids. Change can be considered to be natural
state of an organization and the management of change is a continuous process. The change
based process can also be considered to be important for the profitable operations of the
organization. The company will be able to operate in different areas with the help of
appropriate change management based process. The change needs to be managed on a
continuous basis in order to manage the operations within the industry (Michael, Storey &

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Thomas, 2017). The “white waters” metaphor is thereby applicable to the organization as
change needs to be implemented in different processes in order to maintain the operations
and further maintain the position in the industry as well. This is considered to be important
for the effective levels of operations of the company and proper management of changes as
well (Daspit et al., 2017).
3d. Explanation of external forces which affect innovation and change
The activities related to change and innovation within an organization are affected
by different external factors. The competitors of the company play a key part in the ways by
which change can be implemented within Simunovich Olive Estate. The customers are
considered to be another major factor which can lead to innovation in the products that are
offered to them. The organization can implement changes in different processes with the
variations which can take place in the needs and demands of the consumers. The economy
of the country is considered to be a major factor which is able to drive the changes which
can be implemented in different organizational processes. Major importance has been
provided by Simunovich Olive Estate to increasing the levels of sustainability of operations
(Morschett, Schramm-Klein & Zentes, 2015). The water based resources are also provided
with importance by Simunovich Olive Estate.
3e. Discussion of two strategies used by managers of the company
The first major strategy which has been implemented by the managers of
Simunovich Olive Estate is based on the ways by which the organization aims at maintaining
the levels of sustainable operations. The sustainable operations need to be maintained by
the organization in New Zealand due to the lack of huge amounts of natural resources. The
organization has developed the strategies in such a manner which has been helpful in the
reduction of usage of excessive natural resources for different organizational operations
(Sakas, Vlachos & Nasiopoulos, 2014).
The second strategy that has been applied by the organization in order to function in
a profitable manner is built on the reduction of emission of carbon dioxide in its operations.
The waste which is generated in production of Olives is further used as fertiliser by the
organization. The strategies which are thereby developed by the managers of the

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organization are considered to be based on the levels of sustainability which is maintained
within the industry (Simon, Fischbach & Schoder, 2014).
4. 4a. Identification of an area where planning is required in the company
The process of strategic management can be implemented by the organization in
order to improve its operations in an effective manner. The organization thereby aims at
managing the operations in order to ensure high levels of profitability. The strategic
planning process is based on the ways by which the organization aims defining the
strategies, defining direction of the organization based on resource allocation and to pursue
the strategy. The proper planning of strategies is thereby considered to be useful for the
development of organizational processes and development of effective relationships with
the employees as well (Steinbach et al., 2017). Simunovich Olive Estate needs to implement
the strategic planning process in order to manage the operations in different areas and
delivering the products to the customers effectively. The prices of products are thereby
based on the quality which is offered to the customers. The organization has also developed
a restaurant beyond the estate which is known as Bracu Restaurant. This restaurant has
been a combination of the heritage of New Zealand and the culture of hospitality as well.
Strategic planning will be helpful for the management to ensure proper operations of
different departments within the organization and the restaurant as well (Trigeorgis &
Reuer, 2017).
4b. Discussion based on strategic and operational planning based on the organization
Operational planning can be defined as the process of planning different goals of the
organization and the objectives which are required to be fulfilled. The planning of
operations is thereby based on different activities which include, conditions for the success,
describing different, milestones and achievement of the goals. Simunovich Olive Estate has
been planned and opened by an entrepreneur who had aimed at developing the effective
business operations. The process of operational planning will be able to play a key part in
the methods by which the company can maintain its future operations in the industry
(Wheelen et al., 2017).
Strategic planning will play the most significant part in the processes of the company
in a sustainable manner. Simunovich Olive Estate will be able to function in the industry in a

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profitable way with the help of proper levels of operations. The development of proper
plans and strategies is thereby considered to be highly important for the achieving the goals
and objectives which have been set by the organization (Trigeorgis & Reuer, 2017).
4c. SWOT analysis and strategic planning summary of the company
Simunovich Olive Estate has been able to develop a profitable place in the industry
with the help of active strategic planning which has been done by the CEO of the
organization. The organization has always followed the policy of developing the operations
in a sustainable manner. Sustainability has proved the most important part of the long term
plans which have been made by the company. SWOT analysis framework can be
implemented by the organization in order to increase the levels of profitability and develop
effective strategies for the future as well (Simon, Fischbach & Schoder, 2014).
4d. Application of control cycle in different areas of the organization
The export based operations which are conducted by the organization need to be
controlled in an effective manner in order to continue the improvement of its profitability
levels in an effective way. The process of control cycle can be implemented by the
organization in order to plan, monitor the outcomes, assess the results and make further
revisions in the process which has been implemented (Frynas & Mellahi, 2015).
4e. Discussion based on one feedforward and one concurrent control type
The feedforward control is based on the preventive control based measure which is
implemented by an organization in the operations. Simunovich can implement effective
checking of the products before they are ready for exporting. On the other hand, concurrent
control is based on the methods by which the company is able to control the operations of
the employees and quality based standards (Simon, Fischbach & Schoder, 2014).

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