Homework: Organizational Structure, Systems, and Implementation
Length: 4 pages.
Focus is on organizational structure and strategy implementation. For this critical thinking homework, read the case study, W.L. Gore (Gore) & Associates: Rethinking Management (Case # 22) from your textbook. In addition, read Chapter 6, "Organizational Structure and Management Systems: The Fundamentals of Strategy Implementation."
1) Name and describe a typical company that is organized as a hierarchy.
2) Describe how the following are practiced at this company-specialization, coordination, cooperation, and control.
3) How does this company's structure and management system promote the effective implementation of the company's strategy?
4) Describe how the following are practiced at Gore-specialization, coordination, cooperation, and control.
5) Given that typical control mechanisms are lacking at Gore, how is the company able to effectively operate?
6) How do Gore's organizational structure and management systems promote effective strategy implementation?
Format your homework 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 includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, 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.