Flashcards on Company Structures and Organizational Design
Company Structures and Organizational Design: A Student Guide
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Company size
15 cards
Card 1
Question: Why does Krishna say company size isn’t important? What matters more?
Answer: He says size isn’t important; what matters is the individual’s attitude and what they want to learn and achieve.
Card 2
Question: Why does Carlo recommend university graduates start in big companies?
Answer: He advises graduates to start in big companies to gain broad experience, training, and opportunities, including possible work in foreign subsidiaries.
Card 3
Question: What differences does Carlo mention between big and small companies?
Answer: Big companies offer specialization, departmental mobility, international reputation, and stability in downturns; small companies offer variety of task
Card 4
Question: According to Olga, what is more important than company size?
Answer: She says job content and what you learn are more important than the company’s size.
Card 5
Question: What does Olga say about big companies?
Answer: She notes big companies can offer international opportunities (foreign subsidiaries) and are likely better positioned during economic downturns.
Card 6
Question: Which company size is associated with being less affected by reorganizations, downsizing, mergers or takeovers?
Answer: Big companies are less likely to be affected by such major reorganizations.
Card 7
Question: Which company size often means you are responsible for a variety of different tasks?
Answer: Small companies often require you to handle a variety of different tasks.
Card 8
Question: In which company size can you actually see the result of your contribution to the firm?
Answer: Small companies—your contribution’s results are more visible.
Card 9
Question: Which company size allows you to be proud of working for a company with a national or international reputation?
Answer: Big companies offer the pride of a national or international reputation.
Card 10
Question: Which company size allows you to become more specialized in your work?
Answer: Big companies tend to allow greater specialization.