1. Work in pairs. Discuss what action to recommend for one of the two problems:

• Management Structure

• Working Conditions

2. Form groups of three. Your group should include someone from each of the pairs in the previous groups. Discuss your recommendations for all problem areas and decide how to reorganize the company. Then compare the decisions made in each group.

Writing

The General Manager has invited members of staff to send him a short, informal report on how to reorganize the company. As a member of staff, write the report.

Test Yourself

Task I. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

1. Company structure is

1. the key element for success in business;

2. the way to control staff;

3. the way to arrange responsibility.

2. Responsibility implies

1. unlimited power;

2. degree of influence on company success;

3. a management position.

3. Firms are organized

1. to identify who does what;

2. to increase efficiency;

3. to identify who is who.

4. The obligation to perform a given task is known as

1. responsibility;

2. authority;

3. control.

Task II. Complete the following table.

Title (position)	Function	Responsible to
Sales Manager	is in charge of sales	The Managing Director
Managing Director
	is responsible for accounts
	is the head of the company
	is in charge of business correspondence
		Managing Director
Finance Manager
	makes the policy decisions
		The departmental manager
	Personnel is the concern

Task III. Fill in the questionnaire:

1. What is a company structure?

2. What are the duties of the Chief Executive Officer?

3. Who works under the Board of Directors?

4. State the functions of executive managers.

5. Who is in charge of departments?

6. Describe the shamrock organization. Compare it with the traditional structure.

7. Express your view on a company structure.

Writing

Task I. Complete the text about the New Xerox Company.

You may use a company chart given in the unit as a prompt.

The h____ of the New Xerox Company is Pierre Danon. He was appointed p____ of Xerox company in 1998. He is reforming the entire Xerox business model to win the market in Europe. Pierre Danon explains: “Our C___ E___ O___ gave me the chance to do my own advertising, R__ and D___ and manufacturing. I report to nobody but our CEO and my only mission is to win the market. “So, a new global division called the Channels Group was set up. Now under the president there is M___ D____, who is responsible for our European activities. U___ the M____ D_____ there are e____ managers, who look after finance, s___, a____ and personnel. These managers report directly to the Managing Director. Danon is reengineering the Xerox servicing function and he has a team of s____ engineers to deal with clients’ enquiries as soon as the customer informs the company of his problem. The new d_____ has achieved its target. The reorganization works well.

Task II. (Moodle) Write an essay on one of the following topics:

• Company Structure

• Traditional Company Structures and Possible Changes

Task III. Write a list of problems turned up in a traditional company structure.

Task IV. Write a list of questions to interview your partner on the topic “Company Structure”.

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