Strategic Effectiveness of Caterpillar Inc.

Assess whether Caterpillar Inc. is using the appropriate measures (i.e., business performance metrics) to verify its strategic effectiveness.

Determine whether Caterpillar Inc’s organizational structure is considered a traditional organizational structure or a Holacracy. Use evidence and examples to support your choice. Explain why it is important for Caterpillar Inc.’s leadership team to study and understand the company’s internal and external environments. Evaluate Caterpillar Inc’s competitive position and show, using specific examples, how the company has responded to shifts in the external and internal environments. Recommend strategies in operational changes to support Caterpillar’s strategic plan, future business decisions, and improvement in business performance. Explain how your recommended changes will help improve Caterpillar’s performance.