Two different case studies, need to be 3 pages each at least to answer the questions posed on my google doc.
#1
Learning Objectives: GE case https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-dimming-of-ges-bold-digital-dreams-11595044802?mod=djemCIO
Supporting reference article for paper
https://hbr.org/2016/05/embracing-agile
Intent: How poor management practices can derail the world’s great companies when framing and systems thinking are not used.
Structural Frame for Understanding Transformation
HR Frame for Understanding Transformation
Strategy as Change
Digital Transformation
Agile Management
Big Picture-Integrate Structural and HR Frame into Transformational Analysis
#2 P&G Case – https://www.wsj.com/articles/p-g-moves-to-streamline-its-structure-1541713822
Supporting reference article for paper
https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-you-agile-enough-for-agile-management-11565607600
Questions for Preparation:
P&G used to have a ‘matrix structure. Download matrix structure. ‘ What is the matrix structure? What are the pros and cons of a matrix structure?
Now the company is organized in several global business units. What do we call this kind of structure? What are the advantages of such a structure? What are the disadvantages?
P&G is now reorganizing again. What changes are being made? Does this result in more centralization or decentralization especially in regards to culture?
‘There is a need for greater agility, Download greater agility, ‘ Chief Executive David Taylor said. How would you define agility? Drucker wrote that culture ate strategy for breakfast. Do you think the culture at Proctor and Gamble will support agility?
Using Chapter 3 from Kotter et al., along with the HR and Structural Frames; what are the flaws in Proctor and Gamble’s approach?
Assume you wanted to implement agile management principles at P&G. How could you effectively implement agile management?
What is agile management?
What are the benefits and risks for P&G as they implement agile management?
What type of work or projects seem best suited for agile management?
What are the benefits of using cross-functional teams?
Sources that MUST be used are
https://www.amazon.com/Change-Organizations-Hard-Imagine-Uncertain/dp/1119815843 (chp1-4)
Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2017). Reframing organizations (6th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-you-agile-enough-for-agile-management-11565607600 /
Last Completed Projects
| topic title | academic level | Writer | delivered |
|---|