Why do you think Apple’s functional structure has been so important for their products?

Case Study: –
Case: Apple
Please read the case “Apple” from Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure” Page: – 503 given in
your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the
workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the
following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):

1. Why do you think Apple’s functional structure has been so important for their products? (1.25
Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
2. What are the outside forces that might make Apple change their organizational structure in the
future? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
3. How might Apple change their structure in a way that allows them to have the best of both
worlds? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 200)
Part:-2
Discussion question: Page: – Please read Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure” carefully and
then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.
4. Which of the organizational forms described in this chapter do you think leads to the highest
levels of motivation among workers? Why?(1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

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