Faff!
September 22, 05 by Bharani“Art of Faffing”, that’s what the subject Managing Organizations turning out to be. Consider the following:
A stream of research done by McKinsey & Company consultants, HBS and SBS profs culminated in 7-S Framework. Conclusions:
1. There is no single best way to organize!
2. The ideal organization is one that is aligned with or “fits” its environment.
3. An organization is a complex system with inter-related elements, each of which contributes to an organization’s effectiveness.
Wow…that’s insightful. Nearly all subjects in Management are turning out to be codification of Common Sense. But the irony is that Common sense is highly uncommon among common and supremely common people of today. That’s why such research studies are needed I believe…
Instead of naming the degree as Master of Business Administrations, one should rename the degree to MCS - Master of Common Sense!
Another key take away from MBA, (sorry, MCS) is usage of 2×2 matrix. There is even a book written to illustrate the power of 2×2 matrix. “The Power of 2×2 Matrix: Using 2×2 Thinking to Solve business problems and make better decisions”. The authors have captured 50 classic 2×2 matrices in this book. Actually, I have started like this approach. Whatever you try to articulate, if you can fit it in this 2×2 form, it makes the communication easier and brings in that “MBA” Jazz to your ppt 
