Description of the company, which is considering the establishment of the experimental division as a relatively independent profit center, in accordance with the general manager. Data relating to the decision include the company's strategy, markets, products, current structure, size, and perceptions and interests of individual leaders. Demonstration of both objective and subjective factors influence organizational design decisions. "Hide
by Robert G. Eccles Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: November 1, 1980. Prod. # 481 067-PDF-ENG
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