The Appointment of a New Chief Executive at Procter

Essay

The appointment of a new chief executive at Procter & Gamble sparked broad management changes. He planned to reduce the levels of management between entry-level positions and the chief executive. The CEO planned to "create a simpler, flatter and more agile organization," he said. "This is a priority because simplification reduces cost, improves productivity, and enhances employee satisfaction."
1. Is organization structure related productivity and job satisfaction? Explain
2. What resistance to change might the CEO encounter?