W. L. Gore and Associates
CONTENTS
1. What are the distinctive features of W.L Gore’s organization and management? On which principles is it based?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of W.L. Gore’s approach to organization and management of the company?
3. To what extent is the W.L. Gore approach to organization and management transferrable to other companies? And, if it is, to what types of company?
4. Would you like to work for a company with this managerial organization? If you were the CEO, would you implement such a system?
Conclusion
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1. What are the distinctive features of W.L Gore’s organization and management? On which principles is it based?
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When looking at personality types from this perspective we see that it is application to Gore’s low hierarchy that internals will be more favorable in his structure because by having the ability to be in control of their lives more they will work well in the environment because they have the freedom to collaborate with their team with confidence. Whereas, externals who will be less favorable of their low hierarchy because they will feel the need to be controlled by outside forces. This will inhibit their ability to work proficiently due to freedom of the free organization.
I think everyone could work on Gore. But they have to be willing to work and be part of a team so different from what we are accustomed in the business world.
It is important to look forward to working in that company and add value to the company.
CONCLUSION
Gore is a solid company, and he offers a wide array of unique products. They successfully marketed these products to become the industry leader in several segments. Despite a slew of entry barriers, the structure of the company has provided an environment that allows its marketing department to use trendsetting and cutting edge ideas without fear of failure.
We think that this culture of creativity and originality
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