MB609 Discussion 1 - Lesson 2: Strategy Implementation, Staffing

MB609 Discussion Question 2-1

DISCUSSION QUESTION 2-1

MB609 Capstone: Case and Industry Analysis

Lesson 2: Strategy Implementation, Staffing, and Directing

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question. Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information. Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

Discussion Question 1 (50 points)

Describe the three (3) basic types of organizational structures and the challenges/crises faced by the organization as it moves through each stage of corporate development. In addition, describe the matrix and network organizational structures. Discuss when their use is appropriate. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)