Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
INSEAD
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Abstract
The case describes the organisational challenge in R&D for a small fast growing computer equipment company. The CEO is confronted with the need to restructure the organisation, combined with the challenge to design a new building that will improve communication. The case can be used to discuss the influence of organisational structures and architecture on communication in an R&D organisation, and thus on the productivity in R&D.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
187 people, turnover USD42 million
Other setting(s):
1997
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Abstract
The case describes the organisational challenge in R&D for a small fast growing computer equipment company. The CEO is confronted with the need to restructure the organisation, combined with the challenge to design a new building that will improve communication. The case can be used to discuss the influence of organisational structures and architecture on communication in an R&D organisation, and thus on the productivity in R&D.
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
187 people, turnover USD42 million
Other setting(s):
1997