Network structures

1.       What is the origin of organizational culture? Why do different organizations have different cultures?

2.       “An organization should always adopt a broad stance on social responsibility.” Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.

1.       What are the principal differences between a functional structure and a multidivisional structure? Why does a company change from a functional to a multidivisional structure?

2.        What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with network structures?

1.       What factors determine the appropriate authority and control structure in (a) a research and development laboratory, (b) a large department store, and (c) a small manufacturing company?

2.       When does bureaucracy become a problem in an organization? What can managers do to prevent bureaucratic problems from arising?

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