Read the case study: “C&C Grocery stores, Inc.” and answer the following:
Using a discussion of the types of effectiveness approaches, describe the current and proposed structure of C&C Grocery. Explain in detail.
Which of Porter's Competitive Strategies and Miles/Snow's Strategy Typology describe the role of consultant? Be Specific
In general, how did C&C’s first organizational structure contribute to the store managers’ dissatisfaction
What effect did it have had for store meat and produce managers to report to district specialists?
What structural problems contributed to the chain being slow to adapt to change?
Why was cooperation within stores so poor?
How would the proposed reorganization address the problems addressed in each question above?
What disadvantages might emerge over time with the proposed reorganization?
Given the advantages and disadvantages of each of the two structures, which would you adopt, and why? (Remember that no structure has only advantages, so if your discussion begins to take on that tone, broaden the input for a more well-rounded approach.)