Assignment
Case study 5
Lean Initiatives and Growth at Orlando Metering Company (page 591).
After reading the case, answer the following questions:
1. Why was employee morale low?
2. Why does culture have to fit the organizational design?
3. What structural change did Ed implement?
4. What should Ed do to reduce turnover and absenteeism?
Case Study 6
Costco: Join the Club (page 605).
After reading the case, answer the following questions:
1. Describe the culture at Costco.
2. How does Costco motivate it employees?
3. What environmental issues does Costco face?
4. How is Costco a socially responsible company?
Case study 7
Cisco Systems: Evolution of Structure (page 612).
After reading the case, answer the following questions:
1. Discuss the organizational structure at Cisco Systems.
2. What design changes were needed?
3. How did globalization affect Cisco's structure?
4. How has Cisco's structure continued to evolve?
Case Study 8
Disorganization at Semco: Human Resource Practices as a Strategic Advantage (page 625).
After reading the case, answer the following questions:
1. Describe the change in management style at Semco.
2. How would you classify Semco's organizational design?
3. Describe the Human Resources policies at Semco?
4. How did Semco handle downsizing?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
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