Question

Identify two companies that you would consider working for. Do this based on your interests and goals. You may choose a company you currently work for or one you have previously worked for (if you would work for them again). Do a comprehensive review of each company. ▪ Discuss each company’s mission, vision and what they stand for and how that resonates with you. ▪ Dive deeper into the management style and structure of the company. ▪ Identify their organizational chart and where your likely role would fall within the company. ▪ Identify what you would offer the company and what you would gain from working there. It is important to know if you would be a good fit for the company as many people are qualified, but what makes you stand out. ▪ What are your growth opportunities within the company? ▪ Discuss any civic action that the company has taken and or efforts on sustainability or community impact. ▪ Discuss how the company is impacted and overcoming COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer 1

The two companies chosen are Google and Nestle where I want to work. One I have worked earlier and another I work currently.

Google mission and vision, organizational structure and role

The mission of the company is organizing the information of world and making this information available universally. The vision statement of the company reveals that it provides service to provide relevant information instantly to the world virtually.

The Google Company is committed to excellence and this makes me interested to work in this company. The company values are integrity, honesty, creating a happiest workplace and these values and ethics drive my interest to work in this company. Empowerment to employees, challenging tasks and innovation promotion are other attractive factors that corroborate to my value system. Thus, I intend to work again in this company.

The structure of the organization is a flat structure that promotes empowerment of employees and shared decision making. Innovation and training and development opportunities are also provided to employees. Decision making is effective and feedback is continuously provided to the employees. Thus the flat organizational structure not only facilitates good decision making but learning and development of employees. These factors of Google Company attract me. Google organizational chart consists of top level, middle level and bottom level employees. My role is fit into middle level management. My current role is playing a manager role and applies tactics to complete the work from bottom level employees. Thus my role is fit into middle level management.

Job fit, gains from company

Google work environment facilitates employees learning and development, their empowerment and demands that employees should have good competencies to support the organizational culture. I have good work values such as honesty, integrity and professionalism as well as commitment to learn new things. I also accept challenging assignment. I take accountability for work and hard worker. I have all the characteristics that a theory Y person has. Similar workers are desired by the Google Company. Thus, I can contribute well the development of organization.

I will gain from Google about how innovative approach is promoted, and how better work culture are created as Google provides exceptional benefits to its employees. I can also learn about collaboration and teamwork formation. These learning can make me more competent as a manager. I have immense growth opportunity in the Google Company as this company is a leading global company and I can be promoted to top management level.

Civic action

The civic action taken by Google Company is reflected by its approach to become carbon neutral company. It significantly reduces electricity consumption from fossil fuels and uses renewable energy.

COVID pandemic impact

The Google Company takes sufficient measures to protect employees from corona pandemic. It also extends family leave for its employees. Remote working facilities are provided to the employees.

Nestle company mission and vision, organizational structure and role in the organization

The mission statement of the company is offering good food and good life. The vision statement of company reveals Nestle Company wants to be a leading company in nutrition, health and wellness products and to be a preferred employer, shareholder and supplier. The structure of the company is having a decentralized structure. This decentralized structure of organization facilitates quick decision making. Nestle organizational chart includes top management, middle management and bottom level management. My role is fit in the middle level of management where I apply tactical decisions to follow strategic guidelines of top management.

Job fit, and gain from the company

My competencies such as organizing ability, good communication skill, conflict resolution skill, and emotional intelligence competence are desired by the Nestle to hire competent employees. Thus, I can be a good job fit for the organization. As far as learning is concerned, I can learn about how Nestle promotes sustainable business, about diversity and inclusion and teamwork. I can learn how nestle empowers employees and develops their talent. The growth opportunities for me in Nestle company is to reach to top management position as the Nestle company is a global company offering many opportunities for career development.

Civic action

The company uses organic food products in its supply chain to foster health of its customers. The company is also taking initiatives to reduce GHG emission and promote biodiversity.

COVID Impact

Nestle company business is suffered from COVID pandemic but it takes sufficient measures to ensure supply chain is not hampered. It also provides nestle company offers support to frontline workers by training and development. Enhanced safety measures are implemented by the Nestle Company. The company also provides free transport and meals to its employees. Generous sick leaves are provided to the employees as well. Nestle company has shown empathy to its workers and it reveals that the company works with a humanistic approach.