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Conclusion -- Is QUALCOMM traditional or contemporary?
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This section
is presented by
Yi-Chin Lilly (DBA May Lilly) |
At first glance, QUALCOMM seems to employ two types of traditional
designs in its structure. One is Functional Structure
that applies to its Administrative Units in which departmentalization
is based on the function of the departments. The other is Divisional
Structure which applies to its Business Units where each
division's teams are responsible for performance and have strategic
and operational authority while the top management acts as an external
overseer to coordinate and control the various divisions.
However, QUALCOMM also demonstrates signs of Contemporary Organizational
Design. By exhibiting the characteristics of a team structure,
a design in which an organization is made up of teams that work toward
a common goal, QUALCOMM was able to provide expertise in every specific
field. Also, characteristics of a Learning Organization
are thrown into the mix. QUALCOMM was named Organization of the Year
by the American Society for Training and Development in 2000. By receiving
this award, QUALCOMM demonstrated that they are a company that builds
on learning and development. This recognition highlights QUALCOMM's
commitment to employee development and their focus on supporting learning
with their overall business objectives.
Although QUALCOMM does show some kind of traditional organizational
design characteristics, their website states: "We encourage
teamwork while reinforcing the importance of individuality to enhance
our inclusive atmosphere and to leverage creativity. Despite our rapid
growth, we work hard to avoid the chains of bureaucracy and retain
our entrepreneurial, free-spirited culture," which indicates
that Qualcomm has evolved into a semi-contemporary organizational
design.
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