3M's Structure and Culture
Go to 3M's Web site (www.3M.com),
click on "Our Company," and then
click on "3M Businesses." Read about
3M's different businesses. Then, click
on the "History" link and read about 3M's
innovations. Finally, answer the following questions.
Which of the structures discussed in the chapter
do you think is most appropriate for managing 3M's
businesses? Why?
What kind of culture does 3M have, and how
did it develop its norms and values?
What else does the story of 3M tell you about
the way the company is designed and operated?
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