You are a management consultant that has been asked to provide recommendations on the best organization...

 

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You are a management consultant that has been asked to provide recommendations on the best organization structure for a company. The owner meets with you and emphasizes: The company has diversified operations including various stores and factories with many product lines. The Executive team is struggling with language, ethics, and value differences due to management cultural differences in countries where we operate. There is a need to ensure that all managers are "held to the same standard" and are "acting in the best interest of the business". There is a need for a strong succession plan at all levels of the organization especially since I will be retiring in one year. I want to be involved in decisions where it makes sense". I want to ensure that management continues to challenge themselves to improve efficiency and effectiveness at all of our locations. I want to ensure that we continue to attract and retain the very best managers in the business. What are five key considerations that you would bring up to the Owner in deciding on whether a decentralized or centralized structure would be best to meet the organizations needs? You are a management consultant that has been asked to provide recommendations on the best organization structure for a company. The owner meets with you and emphasizes: The company has diversified operations including various stores and factories with many product lines. The Executive team is struggling with language, ethics, and value differences due to management cultural differences in countries where we operate. There is a need to ensure that all managers are "held to the same standard" and are "acting in the best interest of the business". There is a need for a strong succession plan at all levels of the organization especially since I will be retiring in one year. I want to be involved in decisions where it makes sense". I want to ensure that management continues to challenge themselves to improve efficiency and effectiveness at all of our locations. I want to ensure that we continue to attract and retain the very best managers in the business. What are five key considerations that you would bring up to the Owner in deciding on whether a decentralized or centralized structure would be best to meet the organizations needs?

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Considering the owners concerns and objectives here are five key considerations regarding whether a decentralized or centralized structure would be best suited for the organization 1 Operational Diver... View the full answer