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V 1986 a Technological Products firm was bought out.


V The buyer had no interest in electronics division.
V The original company was split and renamed as two competitive organizations, ACME
and OMEGA

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ACME: Current GM was promoted to president.

OMEGA: new president was hired with a background in research and laboratory.

  


ACME OMEGA
Clear and defined organization structure Not clear and not well implemented
Formal communication within departments Drop By, plant is small enough
Tight ship Listen to suggestions and comments.
Economies of scale No clear strategy


  

ACME OMEGA
Each department received a separate memo All departments has a kick off meeting
Responsibilities were assigned by the Responsibilities were agreed upon
president
Each department worked separately Clear communication channels
Deadlines were met Deadlines were underestimated
Delays in logistics, blueprint error initiated a Potential delays were handled, all issued were
conflict within manufacturing department solved immediacy.
Final deadline met, prototype were shipped Late shipping
Defective ratios 0% Defective ratios 20%

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