Assignment:
Watch the video interview or read the transcript of the interview "Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon: Leadership in a Decentralized Company" at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWKIFUVhJ1o .
For your first post write a paper of at least 300 words and answer the following questions:
1. How would you describe J&J's organizational structure?
2. What does Mr. Weldon describe as the benefits of this type of structure and why?
3. What does Mr. Weldom describe as the downside to this type of structure and why?
Write an essay illustrating the lesson concept and explaining parts a and b .
A. This original post must contain a minimum of 300 words. Students must demonstrate critical thinking by paraphrasing the material into their own words (direct quotes should be used in a limited manner as this does not display critical thinking).
B. All statements in the post that are not general knowledge should be cited to their source. Be sure to clearly relate the the readings to the lesson concepts. Students may further synthesize this research relating to personal experiences. All citations should be in APA format with a reference listing at the bottom of the post in APA format (be sure to include a link to the website of your current event in the reference listing).