Discuss this statement. "An understanding of the causes and consequences of performance ambiguity is central to the issue of organizational design in multinational firms

What is the root, underlying problem within the case (provide detail)? The case study focuses on Mr. Hans Overmayer, the marketing vice president of Motofabrikverk S.A.'s Industrial Controls Division in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1983. The company was losing money in the numerical control market as a result of a drop in global demand for machine tools induced by the recession and fierce competition. Background information on the company, its products, research and manufacturing, and the numerical control industry is provided in the case study.   Based on the information provided, Moto appears to be a company that specialises in the production and selling of numerical controls (NCs), which are computerised devices that steer machine tools. The company entered the NC sector in 1962 and by 1983 was the third-largest commercial provider of NCs in Europe. However, Moto's Industrial Controls Division (ICD), which is in charge of the NC business, reported a 5% loss in sales in 1982…

Distinguish between a plant, a firm, and industry. Contrast a vertically integrated firm, a horizontally intergrated firm, and a conglomerate. Cite and example of a horizontally intergrated firm from which you have recently made purchase.

. Walmart follows a centralized purchasing system; they achieve high efficiency in their operations, concentrate on small towns, and reap the experience curve's benefit. What generic strategy does Walmart follow? Briefly explain the strategy. . Explain briefly the traditional approach to strategic control (you can even explain using a diagram) . Briefly explain the school of thought that argues against CEO Duality. Mention components of emotional intelligence with a brief explanation. What is matrix structure in the organizational design approach? (you can even explain using a diagram) Discuss the four criteria that a firm's resources must possess to maintain a sustainable .