7s Framework Model

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Diagnostic Model The model I have chosen to apply to my two companies is the 7-S Framework model. I believe that this model is the best model to identify and measure the important aspects of my two organizations performances. Tom Peters and Robert Waterman developed the model in the early 1980’s. The 7-S Framework model helps to analyze the organizations position to achieve. It focuses on if they can achieve its intended objective or will it fall through. According to Mindtools.com, “The 7S model can be used in a wide variety of situations where an alignment perspective is useful, for example to help you: * Improve the performance of a company. * Examine the likely effects of future changes within a company. * Align departments and processes during a merger or acquisition. * Determine how best to implement a proposed strategy.” It is broken up into seven elements. Each element has a different meaning and purpose to help define, identify and descried what management and culture can influence. The purpose of the elements is to help aligned organizations in order for them to be successful. The elements are Strategy, Structure, Systems, Superordinate Goals, Skills, Style and Staff. Strategy is the element the will help you develop a plan that will have an advantage over the necessary change provided. It is the chosen route to competitive success. Structure is the overall design of the plan. It will present the way the organization is structured and what is needed. The purpose of the element System is to report the daily procedures and activities that are needed to get the job done. It job is to show how things will operate. Superordinate Goals, which is also known as Shared Values is based on the vision. It will help on the core value of the organization and its general work ethic. The particular style that the organization

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