1. T-Mobile,US Organizational profile: Taking a look into the
company history, culture and changes.
2. Table of Contents Company HistorySection I Examination of
organizational cultureSection II T-Mobile & MetroPCS
mergerSection III
3. Section I A Brief Overview of T-Mobiles History
4. T-Mobiles History T-Mobile is a wireless telecommunications
corporation. Its purpose is to provide quality wireless service as
well as to create connections between people. T-Mobile US, Inc. is
a publicly traded company. Deutsche Telekom, a German company
maintains a 67% ownership of T-Mobile US. Deutsche Telekom is one
of largest telecommunications companies in the world. (T-Mobile
USA, INC. 2014). The headquarter is in Bellvue, Washington.
5. Section II Examination of T-Mobiles organizational
culture
6. Overview of Company Culture The culture of T-Mobile is one
that is dynamic, driven by high performance and high energy.
Individuals who are capable of adapting to constant changes and are
motivated by performance goals. Incentives such as bonuses, free
phones, trips and recognition are great for those who are
extrinsically motivated. Creativity is another aspect of the
companys culture. The absence of a dress code gave freedom of
expression and individuality. This is also demonstrated in the CEOs
efforts to be completely opposite of all the other wireless
carriers, calling T-Mobile the Un-Carrier.
7. Section III T-Mobile & MetroPCS merger
8. T-Mobile & MetroPCS Merger Successfully merged in March
2013 Renamed T-Mobile, USA to T-Mobile US, Inc. Processed as a
reverse takeover Supported by the FCC Resistance from Competitors
such as Sprint Nextel Corp. Resistance from Communications Workers
of America due to fear of job elimination after the merger.
9. T-Mobile & MetroPCS Merger Contd T-Mobile used various
communications strategies throughout merger such as: postings on
company website, release of a new company fact sheet, interviews
and memos to employees. Leadership could have improved its
communication by addressing the employees concerns about job
security with either reassurance that there would be no changes to
their employment or provide information to help them prepare for a
potential job elimination
10. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Merger T-Mobile's planning
for the merger was initially from a place of weakness. Being the
fourth largest wireless carrier who was constantly declining
because of loss of customers drove the parent company, Deutche
Telekom to drastic actions to try to either salvage the company or
get rid of it. MetroPCS rejected the first offer in 2012 due the
companys perception that T-Mobile undervalued MetroPCS s
contribution to the merged company. Proper planning and research
could have prevented the risk of a second failed merger.