NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (NCDOE)

Course: Organisational Theory, Structure and Design
Internal Assignment Applicable for Jun 2026 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
Instructions
All Questions carry equal marks
All Questions are compulsory
All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for question 3 in
not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples,illustrations as far as
possible
All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting their
assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of reference.
Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from other
students is not allowed
Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions
For Theoretical Answer
Assessment Parameter
Weightage
Introduction
Concepts and Application
related to the question
Conclusion
20%
60%
For Numerical Answer
Assessment Parameter
Understanding and usage
of the formula
Procedure / Steps
20%
Correct Answer &
Interpretation
Weightage
20%
60%
20%
PLEASE NOTE: This assignment is application based, you have to apply what you have
learnt in this subject into real life scenario. You will find most of the information through
internet search and the remaining from your common sense. None of the answers appear
directly in the textbook chapters but are based on the content in the chapter
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NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (NCDOE)
Course: Organisational Theory, Structure and Design
Internal Assignment Applicable for Jun 2026 Examination
Q1
Q2
A mid-sized technology firm has recently experienced rapid growth, resulting in
overlapping job roles and confusion among employees regarding their
responsibilities. The company’s decision-making process has slowed, and employee
morale is declining due to a lack of clarity in the chain of command. The new CEO is
tasked with redesigning the organisational structure to resolve these issues and align
the workforce with the company’s strategic objectives. Based on the scenario, how
should the new CEO apply principles of organisational structure design to address the
issues of unclear roles and slow decision-making, ensuring improved efficiency and
employee morale?
(10 Marks)
A mid-sized manufacturing company has recently lost market share due to its
inability to quickly adopt new production technologies. The current structure is highly
centralised, with rigid hierarchies and little room for employee input. The COO
proposes redesigning the structure to allow for more flexible work arrangements and
decentralized decision-making. The leadership team is divided, with some fearing a
loss of control and others advocating for increased adaptability. Evaluate the impact
of introducing greater flexibility into the organisational structure of a mid-sized
manufacturing firm that has struggled to adapt to rapid technological changes. Assess
the trade-offs between maintaining control and enabling adaptability, and recommend
how the firm should balance these priorities to remain competitive.
(10 Marks)
Q3 (A) A national retail chain with a highly centralised organisational structure is facing
increasing competition from agile online retailers. The current structure has resulted
in slow response times to market trends and customer demands. Develop a strategic
plan for transitioning a centralised retail organisation to a more flexible and
decentralised structure.
(5 Marks)
Q3 (B) A multinational corporation operating in pharmaceuticals has adopted a matrix
organisational structure to manage its diverse product lines and geographic regions.
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NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (NCDOE)
Course: Organisational Theory, Structure and Design
Internal Assignment Applicable for Jun 2026 Examination
However, employees are facing confusion due to dual reporting lines, delayed
decisions, and coordination issues between functional and project managers. Explain
how will you address the inherent challenges of dual reporting relationships.
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(5 Marks)
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