Read the case Toyota$$s Organizational Structure: An Analysis. Using what you have learned in the

course, develop answers to each of the following questions based on the facts of the case as

presented.

$1.$ Analyze the departmentalization strategy of Toyota.

a$.$ Why did Toyota change its organizational structure?

b$.$ Do you think decentralization proved to be beneficial for Toyota? What are the

advantages and disadvantages of decentralization? How has or can Toyota overcome

any disadvantages or challenges to its current model?

c$.$ Would you propose any further changes to Toyota$$s organizational structure? Explain.

$2.$ How does organizational structure affect communication within and outside of an organization?

How does communication differ in a centralized and decentralized organizational structure?

Explain your answer by applying facts from the case.

Structure

Your report should be structured using the following components:

Assignment $1$

BUS $825$: Business Foundations

$$ McMaster University Continuing Education

$$ Include a cover page which includes your name, student I.D$.,$ course code,

course name, assignment name, and your instructor$$s name.

$$ State the question number and heading with each corresponding answer. Use headings, sub$-$

headings, and white space where appropriate to help the reader navigate your report more

effectively.

$$ Write in complete sentences overall. Use bullet point form where appropriate.

$$ Clear, concise, and correct writing will be considered in the evaluation of your report. Cite all

your sources using APA or MLA citation style $($i$.$e$.,$ in$-$text citations$)$ and include a References

page $($APA$)$ or Works Cited page $($MLA$)$at the end of your report. Make sure you comply with

McMaster University$$s policies on referencing and academic dishonesty