For this assignment, you will write a consultant 7S Framework Model Report on
Locate the 10-K form for Open Text Corp as of 30 June 2019.
Next, imagine that you are a consultant for strategic management firm and with the information drawn from the 10-K, the company’s Annual Report, and other information on its website prepare a report in the form of 7S Framework Model: Structure, Strategy, Systems, Style, Skills, Staff, Superordinate. Each of the components of the model must be addressed in the report.
Hint:
For the categories system, style, skills, and staff prepare a partial SWOT, specifically the firm’s strengths and weaknesses. The 7S Framework Model is shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17: 7S Framework Model: Structure, Strategy, Systems, Style, Skills, Staff, Superordinate (Waterman et al, 1980)
Waterman, R. H., Jr., Peters, T. J.,
