easier and communication easier. You must lay a proper groundwork, involving those who will be affected by the change and obtain commitment from the relevant stakeholders (Pfeiffer & Company, 1993, p. 5). Also involved in Materials Management are employees in two mail order facilities who have been independent. The corporate group was taking back control of all data. People were being locked out of the system. Inquiry was the rule of the day. Standardization began and everyone as beginning to see this was for the best. PCS uses many different types of organizational structures yet we are lead by the traditional. The CEO passes the company plans, goals and strategy to all employees. The company also respects the voice of the employee. Every three years all employees complete an independent survey and then the results are passed back to us. I believe every company at one time or another uses all types of organizational structures. In many occupations Ive had during my working life, I have been involved in each of them. My hope is to someday take the knowledge Ive gained and use it wisely in an organization of my own. References Dessler,Gary. (1998). Management: leading people and organizations in the 21st century....
