Writing Homework Help

Read the DynaCorp case. Pay attention the core organizational design concepts of grouping, linking and alignment. Answer 6 questions. write a coherent essay with a thesis statement, a more unstructured analysis

1) Who are the key actors in the Dynacorp case, and what are their roles and interests?

2)What are the most prominent organizational design elements are at play in causing problems for Dynacorp?

3) Put yourself in the position of a task force member and rank the top two organizational design choices (among the five given in the text) you prefer and provide your reasoning. Try to think through specific linking and alignment mechanisms (outlined in the Ancona chapter pages 4-28) that can address Dynacorps problems given the two preferred organizational designs you have chosen.

4) In your own words, what is the strategic design lens and why is it useful for understanding organizations?

5). What are some of the shortcomings of this lens? In other words, what does this lens not allow us to consider or address in organizational settings?

6) What are some key takeaways from this lens: how can you apply some of the key ideas and approaches to your own organization? If you’re currently not working, think of an organization where you have experience, such as an athletic club, your religious organization, etc