Reorganizing ABB - From Matrix to Consumer - Centric Organization Structure (A) |
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"This is an organization that fosters sharing and collaboration between its operations in different parts of the world and links closely with clients, suppliers and the countries where it is present. Its combination of multi-domestic local presence and coordination by means of a global matrix organization is a unique response to the 'think global, act local' imperative."1 - Kevin Barham and Claudia Heimer on ABB2. Introduction
Analysts felt that poor strategic decisions taken by the top management of ABB and HR-related problems arising due to frequent changes in the organization structure were some of the reasons for the poor financial performance of ABB. They also felt that the frequent changes in the leadership of ABB during the late 1990s and early 2000s made matters worse for the company.
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1] As quoted in the book, "ABB - The Dancing Giant:
Creating the Globally Connected Corporation," written by Kevin Barham and
Claudia Heimer. |
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