SOCI110 - Case for Module 13 - Saint-Gobain-Pont-A-Mousson (SGPM)

Daft 6e p. 279 (Note this is from an earlier edition of Daft)

Names of Group Members
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Instructions

  1. Form groups of 4 to 6 students each
  2. Using one discussion sheet write the name of each group member in the list above; return that sheet at the end of class
  3. Individually, read the case (copy attached); this will take most people less than 10 minutes. Read the case carefully as every sentence may contain pertinent information
  4. In your group discuss the following questions

Discussion Questions

1.  What type of structure does SGPM have?  Does it contain elements of more than one structure?  If so, identify the dominant structural form.  What are the elements of other structural forms present?  (Hint: The model of the relationship between organizational structure and international strategic opportunities depicted in 7e Exhibit 13.3 p. 493 is relevant to this discussion.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2.  Based on your answer to question #1, what strategic opportunities do you think SGPM has?  In other words, what are the advantages likely to be associated with SGPM's structure?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3.  What problems do you think SGPM encounters with this structure?  In other words, what are the disadvantages SGPM will face given its structure?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Last modified 6 Dec 2001