1. Why is it important for an organization to have alignment between its strategy and structure?

(Make sure you peruse the journal articles on strategy/structure within the Endnotes before completing this question.)

2. The chapter describes the role of culture in the successful implementation of strategy. Consider an employment experience of your own or of someone you have observed closely (e.g., a family member). Describe to the best of your ability the values, norms, and artifacts of the organization. What was the socialization process of embedding the culture? Do you consider this to be an example of an effective culture for contributing to the organization's competitive advantage? Why or why not?