$9$ Organizational Structuring

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When structuring the organization for market responsiveness, leaders have four

general issues to consider. These issues each have advantages and disadvantages.

When considering centralization versus decentralization, organizations must consider

whether top management should retain greater control.

Select which option is best illustrated by each organization.

Programmers at App$-$el Games monitor online gamer communities for fresh

ideas. If they find a great idea, they start work on it immediately to be first to

market.

advantage of a centralized structure

disadvantage of a centralized structure

advantage of a decentralized structure

disadvantage of a decentralized structure

Because each department chooses its own parts suppliers, BigAir Boards often

experiences delays in getting snowboards from the plants to the stores.

advantage of a centralized structure

disadvantage of a centralized structure

advantage of a decentralized structure

disadvantage of a decentralized structure

At CustomerComputer Inc., all orders for custom$-$designed systems must be

approved by the manager, so it can take weeks for customers to receive their

new systems.

advantage of a centralized structure

disadvantage of a centralized structure

advantage of a decentralized structure

disadvantage of a decentralized structure ~~

Whether or not customers at Harvey's department store get refunds depends

on which clerks help them.

advantage of a centralized structure

disadvantage of a centralized structure

advantage of a decentralized structure

disadvantage of a decentralized structure

Because they have little input on company matters, employees at a satellite

location of Motown Motors are unmotivated and feel disconnected from