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Comparing Organizational Charters

Clawson, James G.,...

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Comparing Organizational Charters

Clawson, James G.; Bevan, Greg; Yemen, Gerry

OB-0663 | Published October 6, 1999 | 7 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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This case presents the apparent organizational charters of ten large companies. "Organizational charters" is a term defined in the note by that name (UVA-OB-0600) that includes (a) purpose, (b) vision, (c) values, (d) strategy, (e) operating goals, and (f) leadership. The case includes public data from company Web sites and annual reports in computers, foods, and conglomerates. Students can assets the clarity of these 10 charters and practice thinking and speaking without confusion about them.