Questions from Organization Theory and Design

Q: At the age of 39, after working for nearly 15 years

At the age of 39, after working for nearly 15 years at a leading software company on the West Coast, Alex Schaaf and his soon-to-be-wife, Emily Rockwood, had cashed in their stock options, withdrawn a...

Q: Numerous large financial institutions, including Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch,

Numerous large financial institutions, including Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch, experienced significant decline or dissolution in recent years. Which of the three causes of organizational decline...

Q: How much do you think it is possible for an outsider to

How much do you think it is possible for an outsider to discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture,...

Q: How would you describe the major differences between a hierarchical philosophy of

How would you describe the major differences between a hierarchical philosophy of control and a decentralized philosophy of control? Which philosophy of control would be easier for a manager to implem...

Q: Many of the companies on Fortune magazine’s list of most admired companies

Many of the companies on Fortune magazine’s list of most admired companies are also on its list of most profitable ones. Some people say this proves that high social capital translates into profits. O...

Q: Describe the four elements of the feedback control model. Which of

Describe the four elements of the feedback control model. Which of these elements is more similar to behavior control? Outcome control?

Q: In which of the four cultures described in Exhibit 11.4

In which of the four cultures described in Exhibit 11.4 would you prefer to work? Why?

Q: How might the symbols apparent in a business college differ from symbols

How might the symbols apparent in a business college differ from symbols in a school of social work? If you have access to both types of schools, walk through them and record any differences you see....

Q: Do you think strong subcultures would be a good thing for an

Do you think strong subcultures would be a good thing for an organization? Why?

Q: What importance would you attribute to leadership statements and actions for influencing

What importance would you attribute to leadership statements and actions for influencing cultural values in an organization? Explain.