The following scenarios describe situations faced by hypothetical companies that currently have a centralized organization structure. As

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The following scenarios describe situations faced by hypothetical companies that currently have a centralized organization structure. As you review each of the scenarios, provide your opinion as to whether the company should move to a more decentralized organization structure.

1. Company X produces one specialized product line for heart surgeons in the United States.

• Maintain current centralized organization structure or Move to a more decentralized organization structure Defend your choice:

2. Company Y makes over 100 electronic products and has to respond rapidly to the moves of its competitors.

• Maintain current centralized organization structure or Move to a more decentralized organization structure Defend your choice:

3. Company Z’s managers are becoming increasingly comfortable with delegating tasks and responsibilities to subordinates in order to develop their decision-making skills.

• Maintain current centralized organization structure or Move to a more decentralized organization structure Defend your choice:

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Management Leading And Collaborating In A Competitive World

ISBN: 9781265051303

15th International Edition

Authors: Thomas S Bateman, Scott A Snell, Robert Konopaske

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