“Why is Cooperation so Hard?” (Daft’s Organization Theory & Design, pp. 205

1. This case exemplifies the efforts organizations make to maintain independence and power over their environment in their interorganizational relationships. Which of the two organizations has the power in this relationship? Justify your answer.

 2. Both Armando Bronaldo and Audie Richards appear to be upset with the relationship. Explain why each of the two CEOs feel they are not being well treated by the other. 

3. Put yourself in the shoes of mid-level managers Victoria Santos and Larry Stansell. Propose a joint strategy to influence the two CEOs to build a partnership and let go of their current adversarial relationship style.