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Galbraith (International Institute for Management Development, Lausanne, Switzerland and U. of Southern California) explains how business executives can match a company's strengths and strategies with organizational design options to operate successfully in the global market. He considers such aspects as emerging geopolitical realities, the transformation and convergence of industries, and the strategic selection of new localities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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If there's anything more challenging than designing a company, it's designing a global company. Balancing strategy and structure becomes even more daunting when geography, foreign governments, and worldwide customers and products are thrown into the mix. And no single design works for all organizations. In this book, internationally recognized expert Jay Galbraith shows companies how to match their own strengths and strategies with proven design options. Whether they're exporting their first product or already operating around the world, Galbraith gives companies the information they need to build flexible, global networks. And through real-world examples, he shows how successful international businesses are already navigating the global environment.
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