Assignment:
Introduction
Before this discussion assignment I had never seen the 7-S model. Peters (2011) defines the 7-S as a strategic implantation that positions businesses to achieve organizational goals and objectives. This may sound very simple, but in most cases, it is not. This discussion has helped enlighten me on the 7-S model and how it helps different organization.
The 7 -S Model
The 7-S model consist of 7 different components. These components are strategy, systems, skills, style, staffing, sharing values, and structure. A strategy is a series of actions and unique characteristics of the firm that support sustainable competitive advantages. Structure deals on how work is divided a and how authority is shared across the organization. Systems are the processes, policies and other mechanisms used to measure and support the strategy. Staffing and skills support the implementation of the strategy by deploying, training and even recruiting people with the necessary skills to execute each task. Style is a construct that captures how interactions and relationships affect the strategy. Shared values or superordinate goals encompass the guiding principles and operational priorities of the organization in a way that supports the strategy (Dyer et al., 2016).
Dual Component Analysis
All seven components of the 7-S model are equally important in any organization. But, there are two components that work very well together. These components are strategy and structure. These two components are the foundation of any organization. When an organization has a well put together staggery and structure this will allow the leaders of an organization to measure success and evaluate what is not going correctly. When done correctly this will be beneficial to any organization.
Most Challenging Components of Implementation
Although all seven parts of the 7-S model aren't easy to implement I believe staffing is the most challenging. There are so many different factors that may arise with staffing. One big factor is the turnover rate in an organization. If an organization has a high turnover rate and the organization pays for training for new employees. This can cost a lot of money if employees keep quitting.
References
Dyer, J. H., Godfrey, P., Jensen, R., & Bryce, D. (2016). Strategic management:
Peters, T. (2011). McKinsey 7-S model. Leadership Excellence Essentials, 28(10), 7.