Conclusion:
Team building and delegation are powerful tools organizations utilize to ensure their success in an increasingly competitive world. Daktronics demonstrates a variety of ways they conform to theories concerning both team building and delegation. However, there are differences between theory and practice in these two concepts, with Daktronics. Recommendations for change for the organization center on bringing the company more in line with theoretical knowledge concerning team building and delegation. In this way, Daktronics can benefit from the advantages that these two concepts offer in taking advantage of the unique skill sets and knowledge individuals offer to the company.
Appendix
Daktronics, Inc. is a global leader in large format electronic display signs. They are the "leading designer and manufacturer of electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems, and large screen video displays using light emitting diode (LED) technology" ("Company overview," 2009). Founded in 1968, the company has manufacturing, sales, and customer service facilities around the globe. Facilities are located in: the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Dubai, United Kingdom, France, South America, and Australia. The...
The author is a flat panel display product manager for Daktronics, in the company's live events division.
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