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Lack of Formal Rules/Record-Keeping Processes : Henri Fayol's bureaucratic management style offers a managerial framework encompassing foresight, organization, command, coordination, and control. Implementing these systems allows the company to structure its infrastructure and adapt to growth. By establishing rules and organizing records, the company can create opportunities to build a skilled Human Resources team and a dedicated Records Department, enabling a smooth transition from a small business to a large enterprise.

Manufacturing Functions are Disorganized : To address the furniture manufacturing disorganization, Alicia should engage Max Weber as a consultant. Weber, a sociologist, developed the bureaucratic theory, highlighting the significance of rules, procedures, and a hierarchical structure in organizations. Applying Weber's ideas, Smithfield Custom Furniture should establish clear guidelines and standardized methods for manufacturing functions. This ensures consistency, reduces confusion, and aligns employees with company goals. Weber's bureaucratic theory emphasizes role clarity and responsibilities, fostering a more organized and efficient work environment.

3. Production Schedule is a Mess: For this issue, hiring Taylor as a consultant would be beneficial. The lack of planning by management has resulted in a disorganized production schedule. Organization is crucial, and managers must prioritize project and production schedules to satisfy customers. Taylor emphasized the collaboration between management and labor to achieve company goals. He advocated for effective planning and training of employees as key managerial functions. Taylor would consult on improving management's planning processes to ensure timely fulfillment of customer needs. 4. To address this issue, Mary Parker Follett would be an ideal consultant. She emphasized the importance of social cooperation over individual competition. Mary would assist in fostering collaboration among office and clerical department employees as well as support workers, encouraging them to work together for optimal performance rather than individually. This collaborative approach would enhance office organization as employees would support each other in completing tasks efficiently and effectively. By emphasizing the equal importance of everyone's work, this approach would also help reduce conflicts and promote a harmonious work environment.

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