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Boundaryless Organizations. Chapter 10> LO7. MNGT 481.101 Kristin Kennedy March 22, 2010. What are boundaryless organizations?. Flexible and permeable boundaries internally and externally “Anything goes” is not the case Should compliment traditional forms of organization structure.
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Boundaryless Organizations Chapter 10> LO7 MNGT 481.101Kristin KennedyMarch 22, 2010
What are boundaryless organizations? • Flexible and permeable boundaries internally and externally • “Anything goes” is not the case • Should compliment traditional forms of organization structure
General Electric’s LIG Program Prokesch, Steven. (2009). “How GE Teaches Teams to Lead Change.” Harvard Business Review. Retrieved on March 8, 2010 from http://www.ge.com/pdf/innovation/leadership/hbr_crotonville.pdf.
LIG Training Removing leadership teams from their normal environments allowed them to discuss things they would normally not have the time or energy to focus on.
Summary GE’s LIG program shares the advantages and disadvantages of a barrier free organizational design
Multiple Choice Question Which of the following is one of the mainadvantages of a barrier-free design in a boundaryless organization? A. Achieves “best in class” performance at each link in the value chain. B. Enables the sharing of costs and skills. C. Leverages the talents of all employees. D. Provides for very strong leadership roles. Answer: C
References Dess, Gregory G. and Lumpkin, Tom. (2007). Strategic Management: Text and Cases (4th ed.). New York, NY: Irwin/McGraw-Hill. Prokesch, Steven. (2009). “How GE Teaches Teams to Lead Change.” Harvard Business Review. Retrieved on March 8, 2010 from http://www.ge.com/pdf/innovation/leadership/hbr_crotonville.pdf.