Instruction
Questions for Siemens Case
1. Calculate the following financial metrics from 1998 to 2007 to assess the effectiveness or
success of the program. Be sure to show the % change for each metric over the ten-year period:
Sales, EBIT, Total Current Assets, Total Common Equity,Total Operating Expenses, EBITDA, Total Assets,
Year End Market Capitalization, General Selling and Administrative Expenses, Net Income, Total Current Liabilities,
ROA and ROE, Cost of Goods Sold, Total Debt, Total Liabilities, Employees
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the company’s matrix organizational structure.
Does the organization’s design effectively support the needs of Siemens’ corporate-level
strategy?
3. What recommendations would you make to improve either the design or implementation of
the company’s management innovation efforts?