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Watch the video interview or read the transcript of the interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWKIFUVhJ1o

http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/johnson-johnson-ceo-william-weldon-leadership-in-a-decentralized-company/

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For your first post write a paper of at least 300 words and answer the following questions:

How would you describe J&J's organizational structure?
What does Mr. Weldon describe as the benefits of this type of structure and why?
What does Mr. Weldon describe as the downside to this type of structure and why?

You will respond to the posting to one of your peers with your personal suggestions: What have you learned from their post? What suggestions for improvement to the post?

Nilima · Accepted Answer

With 129 years of history, Johnson & Johnson's is a multi-billion-dollar corporation. Robert Wood Johnson launched the business in 1886 after working with his brothers James Wood and Edward Mead Johnson to develop a range of ready-to-use surgical supplies. The success of Johnson and Johnson in the healthcare industry can be attributed to its exceptional decentralized organizational structure.  The corporation has a multi-divisional collaborative model that overlooks 200 companies across three major sectors. Founded in 1886, this global healthcare giant employs about 120,000 people. 
Johnson & Johnson is invested in three business sectors including Consumer healthcare,

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