Q: Can you think of any ways in which a typical job could
Can you think of any ways in which a typical job could be enlarged or enriched?
See AnswerQ: What kind of organizational structure does the organization use? If it
What kind of organizational structure does the organization use? If it is part of a chain, what kind of structure does the entire organization use? What other structures discussed in the chapter might...
See AnswerQ: How many levels are there in the organization’s hierarchy? Is authority
How many levels are there in the organization’s hierarchy? Is authority centralized or decentralized? Describe the span of control of the top manager and of middle or first-line managers.
See AnswerQ: Identify an organization that you believe is high performing and one you
Identify an organization that you believe is high performing and one you believe is low performing. Give five reasons why you think the performance levels of the two organizations differ so much.
See AnswerQ: Is the distribution of authority appropriate for the organization and its activities
Is the distribution of authority appropriate for the organization and its activities? Would it be possible to flatten the hierarchy by decentralizing authority and empowering employees?
See AnswerQ: What are the principal integrating mechanisms used in the organization? Do
What are the principal integrating mechanisms used in the organization? Do they provide sufficient coordination among people and functions? How might they be improved?
See AnswerQ: Now that you have analyzed the way this organization is structured,
Now that you have analyzed the way this organization is structured, what advice would you give to its managers to help them improve how it operates?
See AnswerQ: Based on recent Microsoft acquisitions that have not appeared to be successful
Based on recent Microsoft acquisitions that have not appeared to be successful, do you think the LinkedIn deal makes sense from an organizational standpoint? Explain your reasoning.
See AnswerQ: Using the information in the article alone, how do you believe
Using the information in the article alone, how do you believe Microsoft is organized?
See AnswerQ: What impact do you think this acquisition will have on Microsoft’s organizational
What impact do you think this acquisition will have on Microsoft’s organizational culture? On LinkedIn’s organizational culture?
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