Organizational Alignment – Z Concept

ESSENTAILS FOR AN ORGANIZATION

Z Concept – Factors, Functions, Processes, People

FACTORS

The Z Concept recognizes that several factors are essential for an organization’s development. These include:

Management
Effective leadership and decision-making.

Man
The human resources and skills within the organization.


Machine
Physical assets, equipment, and technology.

Method
The processes and systems used to achieve objectives.

Material
The resources and inputs required for production.

Money
The financial resources for investment and operations

FUNCTIONS

The Z Concept acknowledges that an organization’s structure often consists of various functions. For manufacturing organizations, there are functions mentioned below:

  • BD & Mkt. (Business Development and Marketing)
  • Engineering
  • Sales
  • PPC (Production Planning and Control)
  • Production
  • Quality & Maintenance
  • Dispatch
  • Purchase
  • Stores
  • ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
  • HR (Human Resources)
  • Finance

PROCESSES & SUB-PROCESSES

The Z Concept understands that within each function, there are numerous processes, each consisting of several sub-processes. In manufacturing organizations, it’s common to find around 200 processes and approximately 800 sub-processes that need to be aligned for growth.

PEOPLE

In the context of organizational alignment for business growth, people play a pivotal role. They are a critical component of any organization, and aligning them effectively is essential.

Hierarch-Based
Management, Functional Heads, Sectional In-charges, Front Line Team Leaders, Front Line Team Members.

Function-Based
Covering all 14 functions of the organization.

Trait-Based
Individual, Team Member, Team Leaders, Leader.

Age-Based:
18-25 years: Receivers
26-35 years: Givers
36-45 years: Transformers
46-55 years: Entrepreneurs
56+ years: Mentor and Coach