As a manager, how would your understand- ing of Millennials affect the structure of your organization?

Use the standard error to construct an approximate prediction interval for $Y$. Based on the width of this prediction interval, would you say the predictions are good enough to have practical value?

What role did authority play in the adoption of the cloud system by the IT division at Stanley Lynch?

Brainstorm a list of specific ways to integrate interdependent work units. Discuss the activities required and the pros and cons of each approach.

Explain how differentiation and integration influence an organization’s structure.

Based on the description of General Motors in this chapter, give some examples of differentiation in that organization. In other words, what specialized tasks have to be performed, and how is labor divided at General Motors? Also, how does General Motors integrate the work of these different units? Based on what you have learned in this chapter, would you say General Motors has an effective structure? Why or why not?

How important do you think structure is in foster- ing an inclusive atmosphere for sharing ideas and opinions?

Which of the methods discussed here do you think would be most beneficial for this end? Why?

What do you think of downsizing during profitable times? What are the risks? What are the benefits? What do you think will be the impact of GM's effort to create a more open and agile organization?

Is your business school well organized? Why or why not?

Give an example of differentiation in Stanley Lynch's organization structure and an example of integration in this structure.

What do you think of Barra’s vision for GM’s future? Do you think the focus and investment on self-driving, electric vehicles is a wise one?

What structural challenges will GM face in trying to reconceive itself as a tech company?

Based on your experience, do you think Millenni- als have a different worldview than people from earlier generations? If so, in what way?

Why not eliminate all middle layers to save the most time and money?

In this exercise, find the real solution(s) of the equation. (Round your answer(s) to three decimal places.)

5.25x$^6$-0.2x$^3$=1.55