Overview

All organizations pass through various 

stages of organizational development. There are significant differences 

between an entrepreneurship and a professionally managed organization, 

and there are important steps to make the transition between these major

growth stages. Chapter 3 (p. 65) presents a case study of a company, 99

Cents Only Stores, from its inception as a new venture through its 

transition to become an entrepreneurially oriented, professionally 

managed organization. 

Instructions

Using the “99 Cents Only Stores” case  study, write a 3–4 page paper (not including title page), in which you  discuss the company transition from Stages I through IV. To do so:

• Analyze how the needs of the company prompted the transition at each stage.
• Evaluate how management facilitated the transition between stages.
• Evaluate how one success and one area of improvement impact each stage of transition.
• Justify which stage of organizational growth was most challenging with relevant examples.