Relationship between organizational structure-is strategy

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Refer to the discussion on the technology company Cognizant in the Textbook: Pearlson, K., Saunders, C. and Galletta, D. (2020). Managing and using information systems: A strategic approach, 7th ed. Chapter 3 and answer the questions below:

1. What is the relationship between organizational structure and IS strategy?

2. Why did Cognizant have to reinvent its organizational structure several times and how did the change in organizational design help it to succeed?

3. What is the cultural impact of Cognizant's "10/10/10" program and what is the role IS in supporting it? How would such a program impact innovation in an organization?

4. How does Cognizant's organizational structure (after restructuring) compare with that of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

5. According to Chapter 3 (p. 59), one of the components of organizational strategy is "management control systems: planning, data collection, performance measurement, evaluation, incentives, and rewards. How did either Cognizant or TCS use management control systems to improve the performance of their employees/managers?

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