Module 11: Client Assignment Notes

HPs Organizational Design

Material Required (read the following):

1. Memorandum (See Memo 11).

2. Chapter 11 in the SMI training manual (Rothaermel: Strategic Management, 4e).

3. HP Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended 10/31/2014you will be directed to specific sections. (See PDF 1).

4. Information provided by SMIs Data Analytics team. This organization has searched various sources to provide you with the information you will need to conduct your analysis.

Read Chapter 11 in the training manual, HPs Form 10-K dated 10/31/2014 and the detailed information provided to you by SMIs Data Analytics team.

Address the following questions for the client:

*Note: Explanations are only included after some questions to assist with understanding where necessary.

Topic: Functional Structure

Reflect on your answer to the previous question. HP is considering initiating a new employee handbook that helps explain the benefits of this form of organizational structure. You have been assigned to write a brief introduction for this handbook . . . so, what benefits does this structure provide? Refer to your training handbook for guidance on this question. Check all that apply.

Check All That Apply

• It allows for a higher degree of specialization.It allows for a higher degree of specialization.

• It fosters a deeper domain expertise.

  It fosters a deeper domain expertise.

• It allows for a greater division of labor.

  It allows for a greater division of labor.

• It may help generate higher productivity levels.

  It may help generate higher productivity levels.