The Necessity of Changing Management Style for Agile Method to Work

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[...] Organizational Analysis - Case of Rive Sud Dairy SUMMARY Introduction 1. Summary of Facts 2. Identification of the problem 3. Identification of the causes of the problem 4. Inventory of possible solutions 4.1. The style of direction 4.2. The management style 4.3. Communication 4.4. Inventory Management 4.5. The salary 5. The choice and implementation of the solution 5.1. [...]

[...] Then, inform employees of the main lines of change by organizing a meeting and in writing in the form of an email. 5.2. Communication To improve communication between leaders and employees, it is necessary for a consultant to be present to help implement the agile method in the company. In the first instance, the consultant must meet with Jerry Jones and then with Al Brown to explain in broad terms his mission within the company. Then the consultant must abstain with Al Brown because they will work hand in hand. [...]

[...] Also, the lack of recognition and lack of trust in the work provided by the drivers - The management style believe that clients are number one in this industry" (Jerry Jones) . "Every time a client complained, Jerry assumed it was the driver's fault and never gave us the opportunity to tell our side of the story." former driver)" - The superior's communication towards his employee "When he said to someone that they had done their job badly, he always liked to have other drivers present so as to give the image of being tough." former employee)" - The inventory management which seems too flexible according to a former employee but infallible according to Jerry: "It would be very difficult for them to cheat due to our inventory control system." Let's try to identify the causes of the problems mentioned above 3. [...]

[...] Switching from a paternalistic management style and a persuasive management style will only soften the ties within this company. Similarly, implementing an agile method on a daily basis will strengthen and the ties between employees and the employee-employer link. The agile method will push the team to communicate and think together to find solutions when obstacles arise on the field. Also, a computerized system will be infallible because all data will be available and consultable in real-time. Furthermore, let's not forget that Al will benefit from several training sessions through the establishment of the agile method and an ERP system. [...]

[...] In the case of Rive Sud Dairy, an integrated inventory management system, such as an ERP, may be a solution. That is to say, install an ERP. Definition of an ERP according to the Wikicréa website: 'An ERP is a software that allows you to manage a company from a single system and database, bringing together several functions and parameterizable programs.' This software aims to facilitate all the organization of a company: - Accounting, - Financial management, - The production, - Logistics, - Inventory management, - Sales, - Client relationship management, - Human Resources - Project Management In the case of Rive Sud Dairy, the use of an ERP will focus primarily on inventory management primarily. [...]