TASK 1
Managers and HR professionals have the important job of organizing people so that they can effectively perform organisational activities. The goal of HRM is to maximise the productivity of an organisation by maximising the effectiveness of its employees while simultaneously improving the work life of employees and treating employees as valuable resources. In relation to this use the case study below and answer the following four questions
Case Study: CAPCO
Capco is a leading international provider of consulting, managed services and technology solutions for the financial services industry. It has 20 offices around the world. Capco employs over 2,000 people. For Capco, its employees must be creative and think differently to provide tailored solutions in order to meet the needs of their clients facing challenges.
Capco’s has an innovative, entrepreneurial and team driven culture. In Its culture
Employees are able to freely ask questions and celebrate individuality, integrity and openness in the work environment. Employees have freedom to realise their aspirations
Its local and regional offices host regular forums to disseminate information about developments in the business, as well as giving employees an opportunity to socialise. Capco believes in open lines of communication. Its local and regional offices host regular forums to disseminate information about developments in the business, as well as giving employees an opportunity to socialise.
Capco encourages employees at all levels of the company to share their ideas and contribute to finding innovative solutions to complex and challenging client problems.
1) What structure can be suitable for Capco and explain the reasons? For example: flat or tall structure?
2) How do the following listed factors influence employee motivation? Relate to Capco
Span of control
Hierarchy
3) Which ONE of the below mentioned three management styles does Capco have and how does it influence management activities?
Autocratic
Laissez Faire
Democratic
4) Explain these two HRM functions and relate to Capco
Performance Management
Reward Management

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