“When Jack and Jill launched their Internet-based data storage and backup service, they began with a basic entrepreneurial structure. Now, the company is growing, and Jack and Jill need to make some decisions regarding the structure of the company. The external environment in this industry is complex and changing. This assignment will allow you to interact with Mintzberg’s model of organizational types to critique organizational structures and propose a research-based structure for Jack and Jill. You will also explore the dynamics of designing an organizational structureINSTRUCTION:In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, address the following questions1. Which of Mintzberg’s organizational types should Jack and Jill target as the next organizational structure of their company? Support your choice with current scholarly research in addition to Mintzberg.2. What does contemporary scholarly research indicate are the conditions that must be in place for a structural change to be appropriate?3. According to contemporary scholarly research, how should Jack and Jill design and implement the appropriate transition plan from the entrepreneurial structure to their chosen next structure as the company grows?PLEASE READ BELOW FOR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:Statement of Next Structure: A statement of a possible next structure is presented. The statement directly correlates to Mintzberg’s organizational types. Scholarly current research in addition to Mintzberg is presented in support of the choice.
Statement of Conditions for Structural Change A statement of the appropriate conditions for structural change is presented. Current scholarly research is presented in support of the choice.Statement of Implementing the Transition Plan A statement of how to implement the transition is presented. Current scholarly research is presented in support of the plan.Synthesis and Argument Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. The synthesis and argument in the paper are of publication caliber.Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication.Mechanics of Writing Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.APA Format The document is correctly formatted to publication standards. All research presented is scholarly, topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. The paper could readily be accepted for publication.”



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