Question

Quality of Life Program 2020 is one of the major Programs to attain 2030 vision. The program main focus is to improve the lifestyle of individual, family and the society of Saudi Arabia as a whole, in addition to infrastructure development.

For instance, in term of changing the lifestyle, several plans were placed to engage the citizens and residents in entertainment, sport and cultural activities. On the other hand, multiple projects were designed to improve the country`s infrastructure by upgrading transportation, housing, cities infrastructures, environment, healthcare, economic, education, security and social environment. The successful accomplishment of the Program objectives result in numerous jobs opportunities for citizens, and reinforce the economic growth by allowing various incomes sources.

Read the passage thoughtfully, look online to familiarize yourself with the program aspects, you will notice that many projects related to the program are already in process. Finally, answer the following questions, be aware that there is no one right answer as long as you defend your opinion with critical analyzes and use the materials covered in the class.

1. Choose one area from the quality program ( transportation , housing , educational opportunities , social environment , healthcare , entertainment , culture , art , sport …etc)

( 1 point )

2. Highlight at least three plans that are positioned by the government to enhance the quality in the area chosen? ( 1 points )

3. Based on your understanding, what could be the most effective organizational structure (Hierarchical, matrix, cross-functional, product or process based structure) that can be used in order to organize the process of implementation, and why? ( 1 point )

You are free to use more than one structure suggestion, however defend your answer with thoughtful reasons.  

4. Using the quality planning functions that you have studied earlier this semester, who are the interned target in your chosen area (be specific), what are their needs? ( 1 point )

5. How does this program fulfill these needs ( relate your answer to one of the quality approaches discussed in the class) ( 1 point )

Answer 1

1.I have selected: Infrastructure and Transportation at page number:106.

2. Highlight at least three plans that are positioned by the government to enhance the quality in the area chosen? ( 1 points )

In an area of Infrastructure and Transportation: plans that are positioned by the government to enhance the quality:

1. To Accelerate deployment of high speed broadband infrastructure and spectrum provision in Cities.

2. Development of municipal waste system.

3. Road safety program to reduce fatalities.

3. Based on your understanding, what could be the most effective organizational structure (Hierarchical, matrix, cross-functional, product or process based structure) that can be used in order to organize the process of implementation, and why? ( 1 point )

I believe Cross functional organizational structure will be of great help. Since a cross-functional team is a group of people with different functional expertise working toward a common goal. It may include people from finance, social welfare, construction experts etc. To achieve holistic results a different set of experts will be required. A hierarchical structure to ensure results are achieved is also suggested.

4. Using the quality planning functions that you have studied earlier this semester, who are the interned target in your chosen area (be specific), what are their needs? ( 1 point )

The interned targets are Saudi Arabian citizens at large and business people. People have needs of improving social standards.

5. How does this program fulfill these needs ( relate your answer to one of the quality approaches discussed in the class) ( 1 point )

This program is a comprehensive program that aims at all round development of all development indicators from health, education to heritage, culture arts and recreation.