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This note presents an overview of some fundamental characteristics of organizational design, and builds on Peter Senge's notion that effective leaders must also be effective designers of organizations. The note briefly discusses various forms of structure, introduces Charles Handy's model of emerging organizations, recognizes the growing reality of virtual organizations, and comments on four key systems to which leaders should pay attention: recr...

Set in an investment firm, the A case presents the president going through a review process with the firm?s portfolio managers. By all accounts, Fred Silverton?s financial savvy and skills had had helped the staggering mutual fund company reach success. The case runs through issues and actions directly involving Silverton. Despite Silverton?s success, there were some who were alarmed over his approach to human capital. Nonetheless, the president ...

Silver Cloud, an industry leader had acquired the Charles Lake Mill whose management accommodated union demands. As management gave in to union demands, the mill quickly developed a reputation within the industry as a labor-relations nightmare. This reputation was exacerbated by a much-publicized strike. Would all the negative energy and turmoil created by the strike hinder the creation of a new, productive paper mill?