Which organizational structure should ABC choose?
ABC Consultants
ABC performs consulting tasks within the health sector. The company has specialized in giving advice in connection with clinical tests, and in carrying through the clinical tests necessary for the approval of new pharmaceutical products. In general the tasks consist of:
• Making investigations, giving advice and developing investigation methods; independently, but by order from pharmaceutical firms and hospitals.
• Assisting organizations like Sundhedsstyrelsen (The Danish National Health Administration) in the evaluation of test results.
• Giving consultative support to medical doctors by the carrying out of clinical experiments.
• Performing own investigations and test plans.
• Instructing and advising companies, institutions, and private persons working with clinical tests.
The tasks are performed for clients all over Europe.
Questions for Consideration
1. What are the major strategic misfits?
2. Which organizational structure should ABC choose?
