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Introduction
I have researched Aberdeen's and Green River's organizational structures and cultures. I will describe the implementations of strategic initiatives and business opportunities to help overcome management challenges with cultural differences. While focusing on organizational structure and culture I will explain the strategies that will need to be considered for Dailey to help build intergroup relations and further develop the Green River facility organizationally. My own thoughts and views on this situation will follow that in conclusion.
Background
Aberdeen has a population of 30,000 and is a successful subsidy of FMC. They employ 100 people and produce one product. Their structure is simple; they have staff of 100 people, produce one product, and have one customer. This plant is five years old from start up and is in the industry of defense. The structure is of all their employees in work groups which are given the authority to make business decisions for the organization. Due to the rotating group leaders and the responsibility that each group member has social loafing does not exist. They have created group cohesiveness with their family like atmosphere which in turn creates a positive working environment and is also very effective.
As for Green River they produce various chemicals and have over 100 global customers. They employ over 1,100 people and work closely with the United Steel Workers of America. They are an older company in the industry of chemicals. In regards to their culture they have relationships with their coworkers but not ...