Developing Global Teams to Meet 21st Century Challenges at W. L. Gore & Associates The case of W. L. Gore & Associates (Integrative Case 1.0, pp. 563-573 in Daft) represents some of the aspects of the “new” approach to management — both of people and ideas. Gore and Associates regards its employees as forces for creative change and, as such, allows them — some might say forces on them — almost total independence in thought and action.
The case shows a radical approach to devolving decision making to the lowest levels in an organization chart (to such an extent that Gore and Associates even has an organization chart!). This approach has both strengths and weaknesses.
Therefore, the team is to evaluate the approach discussed in this case and address the following issues: What are the strengths of this approach?
What are its weaknesses?
In what types of organizations might this approach not be very effective?
Please remember, in drafting your response, that your final paper on this case is limited to no more than five pages. Since we’re all “working off the same page,” you do not need to repeat the specifics of the case unless it’s to support particular points
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