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TOOL KIT Do You Have a Well-Designed Organization? Creating a new organizational structure is one ofthe toughest-and most politically explosive-challenges that an executive faces. Here are nine tests to guide the way. by Michael Goold and Andrew Campbell OR MOST COMPANIES, Organiza- intimidating. For one thing, its im- F tion design is neither a science mensely complicated, involving an end- nor an art; its an oxymoron. Or- less stream of trade-offs and variables. ganizational structures rarely result For another, its divisive, frequently dis- from systematic, methodical planning. integrating into personality conflicts and Rather, they evolve over time, in fits and power plays. So when organization de- starts, shaped more by politics than by sign problems arise, managers often fo- policies. The haphazard nature of the cus on the most glaring flaws and, in the