Organisation Understanding
Hunnar Shaala Foundation for building technology and innovations By Prasoon Raghuwanshi (24024) Apurb Shakti (24046) 1
Contents
Objective of the study Scope of the study Methodology Identity of the organisation Purpose Structure Participants 2
Contents- Contd….
Enablers Activities Deliverables Influences Culture Performance Future Plans Conclusion 3
Objective of the study
To gain an understanding of the functioning and culture of an organisation. To understand the application of theoretical concepts in practical manner
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Scope of the study
Hunnar Shaala Departments Project beneficiaries
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Methodology
Discussion with the Hunnar Shaala
Interview of CEO Formal interviews with the departmental heads Interaction with operating core
Analysis of secondary data
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Identity of the organisation
Hunnar Shaala
Created as shelter cell of Abhiyan
Not for profit organisation
Limited company registered under section 25
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Purpose
Promote alternative and innovative technologies in building construction To promote eco-friendly, cost-effective, low energy building materials and techniques that utilize locally appropriate inputs To work with and further the interests of building artisans
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Structure Board of Directors CEO Design
Project
Mati
Space Frame
DEWAT’S
Administration
In-Charge
In-Charge
In-Charge
In-Charge
In-Charge
Architects
Engineers
Artisans
Artisan
Artisan
Draftsmen
Supervisors
Manager Accountant Secretary
•Mix of professional bureaucracy and simple structure •Horizontal Differentiation (based on function and specialization) 9
Participants
Board of trustees Clients- Institutions and individuals Partners/Alliances- IISC, CSR Auroville and Abhiyan Funding agencies- HDFC, NDDB, KFW and American Indian Foundation (AIF)
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Enablers
Skills- Civil Engineers, Architects, Diploma holders Core competencies- Alternative technologies and innovation i.e. DEWAT’S Relationship- Solicited by UNDP, Peace Winds Japan and Housing Foundation of Iran
Technology- Perrow’s framework
Engineering technology (high task variability and high problem analysability ) 11
Enablers- Financial Resources
Fixed Assets- Rs.6,175 (Physical verification of assets was under process)
Cash- Rs.1,14,615 Grants- Rs.20,12,521
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Activities
Promotion alternate technologies and innovation in building construction
Consultancy (i.e. Technical Audit)
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Deliverables
Architectural Service Project monitoring and supervision Space Frames for Roofs Solid Waste Management DEWATS Landscapes
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Influences
According to Emery and Trist Disturbed-reactive environment (complex and changing)
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Culture
Dominant Culture
Management style
Core values are largely shared by majority Paternalistic attitude
Rules and customs
Informal mode of communication Lack of proper HR guidelines 16
Performance
Cost escalation and time overruns
Absence of organized financial records
Absence of MIS
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Future Plans
To cater to the needs of the mainstream
Computerisation of information system
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Conclusion
First mover advantage Need to remove inefficiencies
Cost and time overruns
Impact from competitors
Substitute for alternative technologies
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Thank You
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