Homework
a) What are the main advantages of contemporary control systems over traditional control systems? What are the main differences between these two systems?
b) Why is it important to have a balance between the three elements of behavioral control-culture, rewards and incentives, and boundaries? Discuss the relationship between types of organizations and their primary means of behavioral control.
c) How can a strong, positive culture enhance a firm's competitive advantage? How can a weak, negative culture erode competitive advantages? Explain and provide examples for each polarized view.
d) Go to the textbook, and review the concept of Ambidextrous organizational designs. Firms that achieve adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous. As an individual, you can also strive to be ambidextrous. Evaluate your own ambidexterity by assessing your adaptability (your ability to change in response to changes around you) and alignment (how good you are at exploiting your existing competencies). What steps can you take to improve your ambidexterity?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o 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.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.