Integrative Case Studies

Integrative Case Studies

General Comments

Include a cover page, but please no report covers.

Please double space using 12 pt Times New Roman type.

The case study is to be done individually and reflect your own analysis and suggestions.

Begin by providing a summary (in your own words) of the important facts in the case (no more that 1 ½ pages).

When answering the questions (see below), try to explain by integrating text information into your answers.

Explain your thinking. For example don't just say the organization should move to a functional structure, but explain why you made the recommendation.

I anticipate that your paper will be around 9 type written pages.

Example of the types of text information you might want to include (What you actually include will depend on the case you choose):

* What type of organizational structure does the firm have? Need? Why?

* Where does the organization fit on Exhibit 4.2: Framework for Assessing Environmental Uncertainty?

o Organic or mechanistic?

o Integrating mechanisms needed?

* What is manufacturing or service technology used?

* What is use of IT? Could it be improved?

* Life cycle?

* Designed for innovation and change?

* Examine decision-making process.

* What role do conflict and politics play?

Rondell Data Corp.

1. How has growth affected Rondell?

2. What are the sources of conflict?

3. Describe the organization design at Rondell.

4. What design changes should Rondell make?

Custom Chip, Inc.

1. Why does conflict exist between the departments at Custom Chip?

2. Analyze workflow interdependence among the departments.

3. Based on your analysis, what recommendations would you give to management?

Littleton Manufacturing (A)

1. Using an open systems framework, analyze of the causes of the problems identified by Winslow?

2. In what order would you address the issues