Salim is a Post Graduate in Engineering with specialization in Research and Development. He is appointed as the manager for Quality Control Department in Sohar Aluminium LLC whose motto of workers in the field is safety first. After joining the organisation, he met, Reda Ali, who was his classmate at HCT Muscat. Reda works in the Production department as Senior Mechanic. After one month, they met again in pantry in their complete uniform with name plate including position in the company attached in their coats. They had a detailed conversation to discuss the working situations in the organisation. During their conversation, Reda said to Salim: Dont worry, you just try your best to win your team mates, later on you will get support from them. as Salim expressed that despite of giving all his efforts and working so hard as manager of his department, he felt dissatisfaction since some are not co-operating and to get work from them is very difficult task. Reda further said, It is the issue faced by all managers in the organisation as there are strict rules and controls in the organisation culture. Salim replied: there is need for change in our organisation culture.

From the above scenario, answer the following questions below. (Minimum word count for answers in case study is Question 3

(1+2 +2 = 5 marks) a. Would you agree with the statement of Reda Dont worry, you just try your best to win your team mates, later on you will get support from them. (1 mark)

b. Analyze what management function is not effectively applied by Salim? How he can improve it?

c. What would you recommend to Salim to manage his team effectively? Write.

Question 4

a. Explain the 3 level of cultures shown in the case. Identify each level the specific culture shown in the case. (5 marks)