Why is Zappos experiencing significant implementation problems with holacracy?

Week 9 Discussion

Choose ONE of the following discussion question options to respond to:

1. Zappos: From Happiness to Holacracy

• Why is Zappos experiencing significant implementation problems with holacracy? What else could Zappos do to help implement the new structure more effectively?

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2. Ambidextrous Behavior

• Define the term “ambidextrous organization.” Provide a real life example of an organization that displays ambidextrous behavior. Explain your rationale.