ADM 1300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Tim Hortons, Price Fixing

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 1300
• Professor: Matthew Archibald

Document Summary

Tim horton"s didn"t do well in the us (spending costly) the importance of the planning. Some chocolate bands were assumed because of the price fixing. Fast growing brick manufacturer in usa and canada. Director of operations traveling a lot to find new opportunities. Director using blackberry to increase information flow and respond to problems. Flow of information has increased, but massages are causing problems. The dissemination and misinterpretation of communication generated by the. More man hours being consumed than required. Change organizational structure (variety of structures could be proposed) Change the organizational support system (communication flow) Propose a new structure based readings from text or additional research. Implementation (must be a detailed action plan ideas include) Ensure all employees are aware why new structure is in place. Get feedback on how new structure is working. Reward employees who have worked hard under the new circumstances. Create a management trainee program (or some other form of internal promotion strategy)