1 MSCI 311 Assignment 3 - Apple Computer's organization structure Due March 13 To be completed either individually, or in groups of two students. (If you work in a pair, submit one copy on Learn, clearly identifying both authors.) Read the following article about Apple's functional organization structure: Polodny, J.M., & Hansen, M.T., How Apple is Organized for Innovation. Harvard Business Review, 2020 (November-December), reprint #R2006F. https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/HBR_How_Apple_Is_Organized_For_Innovation-4.pdf 1. The authors state that "Apple's functional organization is rare, if not unique, among very large companies. It flies in the face of prevailing management theory that companies should be reorganized into divisions and business units as they become large." (p11) Why does prevailing management theory suggest large organizations like Apple should be organized into divisions and business units, rather than functional structures? In your answer, consider the pros and cons of functional vs. divisional structures, in relation to Apple's innovation goals, its size and continuing growth, and the uncertainty of its high-technology environment. (40%) 2. According to the authors, Apple's organizational culture encourages individual leadership characteristics like "deep expertise", "immersion in the details," and a "willingness to collaboratively debate" to ensure effective cross-functional integration/coordination. a) What are the risks of relying