Vershire Company
In 1996 Vershire Company was a diversified packaging company with several
major divisions, including the Aluminum Can division-one of the largest manufacturers
of aluminum beverage cans in the United States. Exhibit 1 shows
the organization chart for the Aluminum Can division. Reporting to the divisional-
general manager were two line managers, vice presidents in charge of
manufacturing and marketing. These vice presidents headed all of the division's
activities in their respective functional areas.Vershire Company
In 1996 Vershire Company was a diversified packaging company with several
major divisions, including the Aluminum Can division-one of the largest manufacturers
of aluminum beverage cans in the United States. Exhibit 1 shows
the organization chart for the Aluminum Can division. Reporting to the divisional-
general manager were two line managers, vice presidents in charge of
manufacturing and marketing. These vice presidents headed all of the division's
activities in their respective functional areas.