As we learnt in Chapter 15, there are different types of organizational structures: functional, divisional, matrix, and network. Pick a company of your choice and determine what organizational strategy is implemented in this company.

In addition to organizational structures, multinational organizations often use other toolssuch as culture, incentives, and control systemsto reinforce the companys strategy. These elements can work independently or be used in coordination with the organizational structure. Explore which of the above (or all) does the company implement to guide their employees actions, providing them with goals, and ensuring that employees in different countries are doing their jobs.

International businesses also may seek to reduce the need for control and coordination. To do so, they often use alternative forms of coordination, such as virtual meetings, technology standards, and modularity, to coordinate actions. Which of these is prevalent in the company?