NAVRANG PAHELI

NAVRANG PAHELI

Another object of curiosity. It was the first time I saw Navrang Puzzle in Professor Mandi’s hands as he walked into the classroom. Resembling somewhat to a Rubik cube one had to get all the 9 colours right on the six sides. But there is a difference in this that unlike rubik cube a navrang puzzle can be dismantled and reassembled. We were challenged to find an algorithm or method to reassemble the Puzzle in order to reach the intended objective. But even after much brainstorming no one of us was able to find the exact solution for the same.

But then our sir Prof. Mandi  was able to solve the puzzle in approximately in 2 minutes and introduced us to the concept of Organisational structure and unity of objective.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE :

An organizational structure consists of activities such as task allocation, coordination and supervision, which are directed towards the achievement of organizational aims.It can also be considered as the viewing glass or perspective through which individuals see their organization and its environment.

Organizations are a variant of clustered entities

An organization can be structured in many different ways, depending on their objectives. The structure of an organization will determine the modes in which it operates and performs.

Organizational structure allows the expressed allocation of responsibilities for different functions and processes to different entities such as the branch, department, work group and individual.

Organizational structure affects organizational action in two big ways. First, it provides the foundation on which standard operating procedures and routines rest. Second, it determines which individuals get to participate in which decision-making processes, and thus to what extent their views shape the organization’s actions.

UNITY OF OBJECTIVES                                                                        

It stands for the philosophy according to which every individual and every process in an organization should aim to fulfil the organization's Objectives and Mission Statement.

Learning’s from the Navrang Activity :

·                     Each Problem can be solved by systematic thinking

·                     Each Block represents an entity (Labour, Machine etc) in an organization and is to be assembled in a structured and hierarchical way like the above process, so efficiency is maximum

·                     Two blocks of the same colour may represent people who don't gel well with each other. And hence while forming a team, a structured approach is necessary