Consider the following points:
- Successful projects have the potential to contribute to an organization’s strategic objectives.
- Organizational structure includes reporting relationships; groupings of individuals; and the processes, procedures, and systems designed to ensure effective communication, coordination, and the integration of efforts.
- An organization’s outlook, operating policies and procedures, patterns of thinking, attitudes, and behavioral norms all contribute to an organization’s culture.
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Examine the project profile titled “Electronic Arts and the Power of Strong Culture in Design Teams.” Then provide an APA-compliant evaluation and analysis of at least 750 words (3 pages), excluding title page and references, on how the organizational structure and culture at Electronic Arts contribute to project success.
In your analysis include:
- A brief summary of the organizational structure and culture of Electronic Arts (EA) as articulated in the case study.
- Three specific examples of how the organizational structure and culture of EA may contribute to team performance.
- Reference-based conclusions relative to how specific project management approaches such as willingness to take risks, thinking creatively, and working cohesively across departments may impact project success.