Busi:522 - Organizational Theory
· Read the integrative case:Littleton Manufacturing (A) & (B) starting on page 589 in your text.
· After reading the case study answer the following questions:
o Based on the information in the case, is Littleton a Mechanistic or Organic organization?Why?Give specific reasons and rationale to support your answer.
o Using the structural dimensions discussed in your text, describe where you think Littleton falls on each dimension and why.
o In what order would you address the issues identified by Winslow?Rank the issues one thru six and give your reasons for your ranking.
o Describe Littleton’s environment uncertainty.Overall do you think Littleton is an organization designed for Efficient Performance, or is it designed for Learning and Change?Provide support for your answer.
o Where is Littleton in terms of the Organizational Life Cycle?Explain.
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