This week, our focus is on organizational structure and strategy implementation. For this
critical thinking assignment, read the case study, W.L. Gore (Gore) & Associates:
Rethinking Management (Case # 22) from your textbook. In addition, read Chapter 6,
Organizational Structure and Management Systems: The Fundamentals of Strategy
Implementation.
Name and describe a typical company that is organized as a hierarchy.
Describe how the following are practiced at this companyspecialization, coordination,
cooperation, and control.
How does this companys structure and management system promote the effective
implementation of the companys strategy?
Describe how the following are practiced at Gorespecialization, coordination, cooperation, and
control.
Given that typical control mechanisms are lacking at Gore, how is the company able to effectively
operate?
How do Gores organizational structure and management systems promote effective strategy
implementation?
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
Be 4 to 5 pages in length, which does not include the required title and reference pages, which
are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
