ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE IN MULTINATIONAL ENTREPRISES: THE CASE OF A SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL COMPANY

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  • J. Enrique Louffat Olivares Universidad ESAN - Lima, Peru

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https://doi.org/10.14210/alcance.v12n1.p119-133

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the internationalization process from the standpoint of organizational design and dynamics. It can be found in the literature an evolution from the functional-type of organizational structure from the more recent network-type. In this sense, the following dimensions were used in the analysis: a) the drivers, that is strategy, environment, technology and culture variables; b) the components, which take into account aspects of departmentalization, staff activities, managerial scope, communication and decision-making capability. A single, qualitative and exploratory case study in a successful Mexican conglomerate: CEMEX (Cementos Mexicanos S.A. de C.V.), a worldwide leader in cement production. Results showed a positive trend in applying modern organizational structure types, which implies a profound evolution of the characteristics of organizational design and dynamics.

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Published

2008-09-04

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Vol. 12 No. 1(Jan-Abr) (2005)

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