Analyzing RSM Broadcasting as an Open System: A Stakeholder Approach

Organizational Structure of RSM Broadcasting

Question 1: Using the stakeholder approach, explain how RSM Broadcasting is an open system. Provide examples from the case to illustrate your argument.

Question2:  Using theories/concepts from the course material, describe RSM’s organizational structure at the time of the case.

Question3:  Using Miles and Snow’s Strategy Typology, how would you categorize RSM?  Explain.

Question4:  (a) What are some examples of shifts and/or challenges that have occurred in RSM’s environment?  (b) Using the framework for assessing environmental uncertainty, how would you categorize RSM at the time of the case?  Explain.

Question 5 (a) Define general environmentand taskenvironmentas they relate to an organization’s environment.  (b) Using the framework for assessing environments for organizations, discuss RSM’s environment.  In your answer, include the ways in which RSM has responded/is responding to these environmental forces.  Explain.

Question6 :  Consider Grant Mackay’s struggles as he plans for his entrance into RSM as a manager.  Provide one (1) recommendation for RSM moving forward.  Support your recommendation with theories/concepts from the course material. 

BonusQuestion: Using information from the case, write a brief (maximum 2 sentences) mission statement for RSM to help guide it into the future.