Look at the Exercise: Creative Cards, Inc. on page $531$ in the textbook. Identify at least $5$ problems with the existing structure that is probably leading to inefficiencies and problems at Creative Cards. List the problem, which of the five Elements of Organizational Structure discussed in the chapter the problem is associated with, why it would cause inefficiencies or cause the organization to be less effective, and what you would do to fix the problem.

Do you think employees are more motivated when they work for organizations who have more mechanistic structure or a more organic structure? Explain your reasoning.

Is it possible for an employee to have personal values that are inconsistent with the values of the organization? If so$,$ how is this inconsistency likely to affect the employee's behavior and attitudes while at work?

Is it possible for an organization's culture to be too "strong"? Explain your reasoning by commenting on what "strong" culture means and giving examples to support your rationale.

How might organizational culture affect organizational design? What type of design would you predict for an organization who has a fragmented culture? What type of design would you predict for an organization who has a communal culture? Explain your reasoning.