Nathaniel Digloria MBA 617 October 9, 2019 University of Alaska Fairbanks Abstract This document is the culmination of individual research on Royal Dutch Shell (RDS). It combines findings from the following related work. Efficiency and Effectiveness (DiGloria, 2019): a discussion of the two components from a management perspective. Environmental Complexity (DiGloria, 2019): a review ofContinue reading “Will Royal Dutch Shell be Hiring in 20 Years?”
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Royal Dutch Shell Organizational Complexity
Abstract Royal Dutch Shell is a vertically integrated oil and gas company with 83,000 employees operating more than 52 subsidiaries in 70 countries. RDS uses a global matrix organizational structure based on seven executive branches that support four business divisions. These divisions serve as the top level of a reporting structure for Shell’s subsidiaries. SubsidiaryContinue reading “Royal Dutch Shell Organizational Complexity”
Royal Dutch Shell Environmental Complexity
Abstract The following research examines the environmental complexity of the oil and gas industry in relation to Royal Dutch Shell (RDS, Shell). This industry is highly complex, highly competitive, and subject to volatility. RDS has expertly navigated this environment for over 100 years. There is no indication in the financial data that this will notContinue reading “Royal Dutch Shell Environmental Complexity”
Royal Dutch Shell SWOT
Overview The data suggest a very positive outlook for Royal Dutch Shell (RDS). Their financial position appears strong enough to withstand continued volatility in the energy market. Consolidation strategies combined with the divestiture of low return assets should increase operational and economic efficiency. RDS should exploit opportunities for electric power production and reduce its carbonContinue reading “Royal Dutch Shell SWOT”
Royal Dutch Shell – Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness
Royal Dutch Shell What does the organization do? What is its major work activity? Royal Dutch Shell is a publicly-traded company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Shell is engaged in the exploration, development, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. They also manufacture chemicals (Royal Dutch Shell, 2019). Exploration Shell engages in explorationContinue reading “Royal Dutch Shell – Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness”
What’s Next for ERBO?
ERBO International Expansion If you are back for more, you must be a glutton for punishment. In the last episode, I shared a business idea with you. In case you forgot, it is a small startup called ERBO, which is an online peer-to-peer equipment rental platform. Today we are going to talk about growing theContinue reading “What’s Next for ERBO?”
What is your dream job?
This is the sort of question that gets me bracing for sarcastic remarks. Here goes mine: I have a few dream jobs, but most of them fall into the category of nightmares. I am, of course, joking. The data is overwhelming that we humans love to be productive and useful (Lickerman, 2010). Behavioral psychologists concurContinue reading “What is your dream job?”
A Blog is Born
“To whatever you aspire, ego is your enemy.” — Ryan Holiday The following posts will track my progress through MBA 617 Organizational Theory. This is my final semester of grad school and the joy and excitement I feel is sure to leak out in the compositions.
Bio: No one else in the class is bald.
It has occurred to me on more than one occasion that I may be too old for all this school stuff. The problem is, I love learning. I am in the final semester of the MBA program at UAF. Currently I am employed in Fairbanks, Alaska as a Finance and IT Coordinator which is oneContinue reading “Bio: No one else in the class is bald.”
Organizational Theory 