Why did dow first adopt a matrix structure


Assignment

Case Study: Dow-(Failed) Early Global Matrix Adopter.

Question: Reread the Management Focus on Dow Chemical; then answer the following questions:

a. Why did Dow first adopt a matrix structure? What were the problems with this structure? Do you think these problems are typical of matrix structures?

b. What drove the shift away from the matrix structure for companies such as Dow and ABB? Does Dow's structure now make sense given the nature of its businesses and the competitive environment it competes in?

The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.

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