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...by providing a brief background on the company, followed by a description and analysis of all three subsystems. Finally we elaborate on the internal and external fit of these subsystems.
General Background
Sunrise Projects is a consulting firm operating in the field of R&D funding and finances. The company specializes in obtaining grants from the Israeli Chief Scientist (OCS) and recently started pursuing finance opportunities for its customers through bi-national grant routes and the European Framework Project (FP7). Although founded in 1989, the company began to substantially grow during the recent two years. In this short period of time the company broadened from four employees to twenty five, and is continuing to grow at the rate of six new employees per year. The firm serves over 150 companies (mainly Israeli SMBs ) and is constantly looking for new opportunities in the international arena.
The company consists of three departments: The OCS and bi-national department, which serves as the company main field of business; The European department which was established last year and is considered as the company’s main mean of international expansion and the marketing department.
For further information please visit the company website at www.sunrise.co.il.
Concerning company structure, there are four hierarchical levels. The following diagram presents the organizational structure of the firm:
The following sections describe the various subsystems exhibited in the organization, concluding with an analysis of the internal and external fit of these subsystems.
People Flow Subsystem
The literature explores diverse approaches to the people flow subsystem. Dyer and Holder (1988), for instance, emphasize that practices related to this subsystem have a direct impact on the ability of the firm to meet its composition, competence and cost objectives. The...
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