ThomasMyers Inc., a global automobile company, aims at developing a strategy to create and sustain a competitive environment. It wants to develop a structure that divides the labor and tasks of the organization. It aims at coordinating and controlling work of the different units within the firm. In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following best exemplifies ThomasMyers' approach?
A)Scorecard
B)Hard triangle
C)Guiding coalition
D)Soft square

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The 7 S model of organizational alignment includes seven elements: strategy, structure, systems, shared values, style, staff, and skills. The element "structure" refers to the way in which the organization is divided and how tasks are coordinated and controlled. The "hard triangle" is a type of structure in which the organization is divided into three functional areas: engineering, production, and marketing. This structure allows for clear lines of communication and efficient coordination between units, which is aligned with ThomasMyers' aim of creating a competitive environment through the coordination and control of work within the firm.