An organization needs a sound structure to coordinate its actions so that strategic goals can be achieved. Different companies and industries organize differently in order to meet the needs of their stakeholders. Though an organizations structure is meant to facilitate operations and communications, there are times that it can actually impede its success.

National Bank and First American Bank merged to form First National Bank. The Vice President of Retail Banking comes from First American Bank while the Chief Operations Officer comes from National Bank. The COO and VP are meeting with First National Banks new President & CEO, who comes from neither predecessor bank. The new bank is facing quite a few challenges including a decrease in the number of clients and deposits, and an increase in employee turnover. How is the leadership team handling this challenge? How would you?