Organizational Structure and Design in Multinational Enterprises

The objective of organizational design (OD) is to provide, maintain, and develop organizational structures that work toward the achievement of corporate goals. OD helps create a workable structure of tasks and positions that create the physical organization and jobs.

Organizational structure is ultimately driven by strategy; in the near term, however, strategy is shaped by organizational structure because structure provides a constraint to action. Structure is relatively immobile in the short run;

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Formal and Informal Organizational Structures: Key Factors

Organizational Role

The organizational role exists and is significant for people. It must include:

  1. Objectives: Verifiable objectives, as noted in Part II, are an important part of planning.
  2. Duties: A clear idea of the major duties or activities involved.
  3. Authority: An understood area of discretion or authority so that the person performing this role knows what they can do to achieve goals.

Organizing

  • Identification and classification of required activities.
  • Grouping of activities to meet objectives.
  • Assigning
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Customer-Centric Marketing: Strategies for Success

Importance of Customer Service

Great service leads to customer loyalty, increased profit, and a positive reputation. Conversely, bad service results in a negative reputation, potential lawsuits, lower profits, and loss of customers.

Outstanding Customer Service

Taking care of the customer’s needs and wants, providing help, and quality service before, during, and after completing the customer’s requirements creates a satisfying experience.

Marketing Process

Building profitable customer relationships by

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Strategic Planning Tools: Gantt Charts, SWOT, Balanced Scorecard, Ansoff Matrix

Gantt Chart

Objective: To design a strategic plan project using the Gantt chart to achieve the objectives of each operating area. It’s a visual project management tool that is used to plan, schedule, and track tasks and activities over time. It provides a timeline view of a project, illustrating the start and end dates of each task or activity. Some of its benefits:

  • Optimized for project planning
  • Allows for timeline visualization
  • Activity & task dependencies
  • Improve resource management
  • Allows to track
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Business Setup and Funding: Taxes, Registration, and Financing

Proceedings of Constitution

1. Formalities in the Ministry of Economy and Finance

  • A. High-statement in the Economic Activity Tax (IAE)
  • B. Declaration Census (CENSUS)
  • C. Presentation of the books in Hacienda

2. Paperwork at City Hall

  • A. License Activities and Facilities
  • B. Licensed Works

3. Formalities at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

  • A. Enrollment in Social Security
  • B. High Free-Lance
  • C. High in Social Security
  • D. Regime of Openness in Communication Workplace

4. Formalities in the Trade Register

  • A.
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International Business: Market Entry and Strategy

Proactive Motives for Internationalization

  • Profit and Growth Goals: Companies seek to increase profits and achieve growth by expanding into international markets.
  • Managerial Urge: Managers’ motivation reflects the desire and enthusiasm to drive internationalization forward.
  • Technological Competence/Unique Product: Possessing a unique product or technological advantage can create opportunities in foreign markets.
  • Foreign Market Opportunities/Market Information: Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities
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