Align operational needs with business strategies.

This reflection activity is comprised of two sections indicating a word count for each prompt, collectively totaling a minimum of 500 words. Complete your reflections by responding to both topics to earn point.

An organizations business strategy includes leadership theories and practices, as well as organization structure. One of managements responsibilities is to ensure their teams work aligns to the organizations business strategies.

Leadership Theories and Practices

What leadership theories have you seen used in your own workplace? Which were most effective? Which were the least effective? Why? How did the execution of these theories align with your organizations business strategies?

Organizational Structure

Think of a company or organization youre familiar with, perhaps one youve worked for or even a place of worship or school. What kind of organizational structure does the organization use? What other structures discussed in the chapter might allow the organization to operate more effectively? For example, would the move to a product team structure lead to greater efficiency or effectiveness? Why or why not?