1. How would you summarize Smith's organizational goals for Modern Shed? How would you summarize the company's organizational structure? Are its goals and structure compatible? If so, why? If not, why not?
2. What are the divided tasks that Modern Shed must perform in offering its products and delivering customer service? How would you characterize Smith's role in coordinating these tasks? In other words, how would you characterize his responsibility and authority?
3. Consider Pearl's explanation of why Modern Shed's arrangement with Eric Johnson works so well. Focus on his three criteria for a desirable arrangement-namely, one that involves a "third party," relies on tasks performed "offsite," and avoids any "financial interest" on the part of Modern Shed. Explain why each of these criteria is compatible with the company's organizational goals and structure.