“Acorn Industries”

  Read the case study, “Acorn Industries” starting on page 180 of your textbook. Once you have read and reviewed the case scenario, respond to the following questions with thorough explanations and well-supported rationale. Looking at the historical organizational changes of Acorn industries, describe how you would organize the business now for greater effectiveness. Include a new (updated) organizational chart, and explain your rationale for making these changes. Explain the risks associated with your new organizational structure on the overall organization and the effectiveness of a project management system, including discussion around pro​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​ject scope and structure. Describe the Key Management Incentive Program (KMIP) and how it would be impacted by your new organizational structure. Address any challenges that might arise with the implementation of the new organizational structure. Describe how changes in organizational structure and scope might impact the overall project management process at Acorn.