BUS804 – STRATEGY AND STRUCTURE -. Updated

1a. Research suggests that performance declines when the firm’s strategy is not

matched with the most appropriate structure and controls? Discuss (10 marks)

b. What are the three factors to consider when designing an Organization’s structure? List and explain. (10 marks)

c. In what ways does strategy have a much more important influence on structure. (10 marks)

2a. Firms use different forms of the functional organizational structure to support their strategy- Outline those different forms and elaborate on them (.5marks)

b.. As a University Vice Chancellor of one of the universities in Nigeria, structure the vision and mission statements in making your University a modern Learning higher institution, draw the policy thrust to eradicate poor education and sustain the education growth through the infrastructure renewal and development.(15 marks)

3a. Matching Organizational Structures and Strategies, do you agree that firms can adopt a certain type of structure depending on the strategies of the Organization.

Support your discussion with Chandler or Porter view. (15 marks)

b. What is behavioral implementation in Strategic Management? In advancing company’s mission: Briefly outline those guidelines or rules and explain them. (5 marks)

4a. What is the Organizational structure in communication? (5 marks)

b. .What is the role of organizational structure and culture in communication? (5 marks)

c. Briefly explain the Dimensions of strategy. (10 marks)

5a. Corporate planning strategies provide business owners with specific guidelines or rules for improving business operations: Discuss?. (12marks)

b. What are the components of corporate strategy? Elucidate.(8 marks)