Codman & Shurtleff Case Study Analysis

Learning Objective
We discussed that one of the challenges of decentralized decision making is that information about vital decisions often resides at the lower levels of the organization. In this session, we will discuss the role interactive control systems play in helping increase the flow of information throughout the organization, which can help ensure employees have the information they need to make good decisions on behalf of the organization.
Read pages 156-163 of the Bloomfield Textbook
Read Codman & Shurtleff Case
Complete the Assignment Below:
Some managers at Johnson and Johnson argue that if they get a bonus for achieving targets in their division’s profit plan, they will be more motivated to achieve these targets. Write a brief email to Johnson and Johnson’s board of directors where you state and support your opinion about whether Johnson and Johnson should pay their division managers for achieving targets in the profit plan.