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Structure and Strategy Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 critical structural issues?

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  1. Relationship between strategy and structure
  2. Measuring the impact of strategy
  3. Dimensions of structure
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2
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Name the characteristics of efficiency

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cost per unit, EOS, duplication of resources, coordination cost

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3
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Name the characteristics of effectiveness

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market share, customer satisfaction, revenue growth, time to market

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4
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What structure is used for a low cost strategy?

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Centralized process

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What are the aspects of a centralized process?

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efficiency
EOS and scope
standardization, volume, repeated work
lack of duplication of resources

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6
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What structure is used for a differentiation strategy?

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Decentralized process

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7
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What are the aspects of a decentralized process?

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different divisions per product
self contained with diff resources and capabilities
minimum centralized staff

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What structure is used for a focus strategy?

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decentralized purpose

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9
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What can the focus of a focus strategy be?

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Customer, Geography, Product

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10
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What are the aspects of a decentralized purpose?

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dedicated division & staff
focus on object of strategy
minimum centralized staff

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11
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What structure is used for a global strategy?

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Matrix organization structure

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12
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Why is a global strategy used?

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need for coordination and dual view of product + geography

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13
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What are the aspects of matrix structure?

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2 divisions
Self contained with diff resources and capabilities
minimum centralized staff

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14
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What are the 4 types of organizations?

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Functional, product, geographical, matrix

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15
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What are the benefits/issues of a functional organization?

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benefits: standard product / efficiencies
issues: slow decision making

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16
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What are the benefits/issues of a product organization?

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benefits: focus on each product line
issues: lose efficiencies + diff contact points for customers

17
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What are the benefits/issues of a geographical organization?

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benefits: good at tailoring to local markets
issues: lose efficiencies

18
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What are the benefits/issues of a matrix organization?

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benefits: efficient and effective
issues: complex and slow moving

19
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How are capabilities involved with structure?

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required capabilities based on proposed strategy should align with organization’s structural characterisitcs.

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