Influence of Structure
Details:
Organizational structure can be equated to a person's personality and physical traits. In this assignment, the student will identify an organizational structure looking at Structural Dimensions and applying Porter's model. A decision as to what Miles and Snow Typology best describes the strategy of Ternary Software's organization will be made.
General Requirements:
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Directions:
Write a 1,000-1,250-word paper that discusses the organizational structure of Ternary Software at and how the structure influenced the organizations effectiveness. Include the following in your paper:
1. Identify Ternary Software's organizational structure.
2. Describe the four Structural Dimensions of Ternary Software. How did each affect Ternary Software's efficiency and effectiveness?
3. Apply Porter's Competitive Strategies model to Ternary Software and offer support for your decisions based on evidenced-based research.
4. Explain which of Miles and Snow's Typology strategies best describes Ternary Software's strategy.