Is GM’s organisational structure aligned with its strategies? If so, why? If not, what is needed?

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Questions:

  1. Is GM’s organisational structure aligned with its strategies? If so, why? If not, what is needed?
  2. What organisational controls do you think were lacking in the old GM? What organisational controls are needed in the new GM?
  3. What specific strategic controls do you believe are key to GM’s future success? Should GM’s value chain change?
  4. Recognising GM’s current state, how do you see the new GM strategy and structure relationship? How do you see it evolving?