Why is it important for managers to carefully consider
the type of organizational structure that they use to
implement their strategies?
Briefly trace the dominant growth pattern of major
corporations from simple structure to functional
structure to divisional structure. Discuss the relationship
between a firm's strategy and its structure.
What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of
the types of organizational structure—simple, functional,
divisional, matrix—discussed in the chapter?
When a firm expands its operations into foreign markets,
what are the three most important factors to take
into account in deciding what type of structure is most
appropriate? What are the types of international structures
discussed in the text and what are the relationships
between strategy and structure?
Briefly describe the three different types of boundaryless
organizations: barrier-free, modular, and
virtual.
What are some of the key attributes of effective
groups? Ineffective groups?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the
three types of boundaryless organizations: barrierfree,
modular, and virtual?
When are ambidextrous organizational designs necessary?
What are some of their key attributes?
