Thesis
The hierarchical structure theory explains why David Grossman, as well as other mid-level IBM managers, had difficulties obtaining senior-level management attention, thus pushing IBM towards failure and into the "sleeping giant" phase of the organizational life cycle. The "grassroots" initiative supervised by John Patrick, succeeded as it promoted an organic structure, preventing the Vicious Circles of Bureaucracy. Canavino's management style allowed Patrick to flourish by balancing psychological and sociological empowerment. In addition, treating all levels of employees as information sponges led to normative compliance. Resource dependency theory explains why IBM was able to morph from a sleeping giant, to an industry leader.

Old Big Blue
The company's large hierarchical structure made it difficult, if not impossible, to understand and manage external issues effectively. Hierarchical structure breeds unbalanced power, effectively leading to corruption within the......

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Title: Ibm
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Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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