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1 – Division of Work
We know that TATA Group is an umbrella that covers various business industries.
Considering this, it only makes sense to divide work by allocating it to different
employees, thereby enabling them to build up experience and continuously
increase and improve their skills. This leads to increased productivity and
ultimately higher profits.
For instance, Tata Beverage Group recruits for the following areas :-
Plantation Management
Finance
Sales and Distribution
Brand Marketing
Information Technology
Medical Professionals
2 – Authority
Authority, as defined by Fayol, is the right to give orders and the power to
exact obedience. Tata Group realizes that MNCs decision making and conflict
resolution follow a straight line. It believes that if decisions are held up due to
conflicting viewpoints, the issue is expected to speedily traverse up the line
for a resolution. Sometimes there is no empowerment.
“Every employee of a Tata company, including full-time directors and the chief
executive, shall exhibit culturally appropriate deportment in the countries they
operate in, and deal on behalf of the company with professionalism, honesty
and integrity, while conforming to high moral and ethical standards.
Every employee of a Tata company shall preserve the human rights of every
individual and the community, and shall strive to honour commitments.
Every employee shall be responsible for the implementation of and compliance
with the Code in his / her environment. Failure to adhere to the Code could
attract severe consequences, including termination of employment.” –
[Penalty]
Unity of Command
The Management team for each department within Tata Beverage Group has
been clearly defined. Each employee under his/her respective department
should receive orders from the manager of the department.
The interests of one person should not take priority over the interests of the
organization as a whole.
The Code of Conduct of Tata Beverage Group clearly states that an
employee or director of the company shall always act in the interest of the
company.
He/she should ensure that any business or personal association which he / she
may have does not involve a conflict of interest with the operations of the
company and his / her role therein. The Code of Conduct cites 3 areas of
actual or potential conflict of interests. One of the highlights warns
employees that the interest of the company or group cannot be compromised.
Any personal interest that may potentially influence company interest should
be disclosed. Failure to do so can lead to suitable disciplinary action.
Remuneration
Tata Group follows this principle. For instance, Since the Economic Value
Added (EVA) targets for the third quarter of FY 2007-2008 were not met,
TCS announced its plans to slash 1.5 percent of the variable component of
employee salaries.
[The variable part of the salary was arrived after considering business unit
EVA, corporate EVA, and also individual performance EVA.]
Centralization and Decentralization
Dare to Try – Award given to that team which made a valiant attempt for a
major innovation, but failed. The award felicitates their spirit and encourage
future initiative.
The Leading Edge – Award given for most innovative Business idea. Sub-
categories –
1. Innovative idea for one's own company
2. Innovative idea for a different Tata Company
3. Innovative idea that is new to the Group
Espirit De Corps
Tata Sponge Iron Ltd. offers its employees the following to encourage and
promote team spirit.