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1. Please discuss the Environment and Resources outputs in the context of Whole Foods Market. Be thorough, and be specific.

2. Please discuss the Organizational History and Strategy outputs in the context of Whole Foods Market. Be thorough, and be specific.

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This response discusses about the Nadler/Tushman Congruence Model analyzing the performance factors; Environment and Resources outputs, Organizational History, and Strategy outputs in the context of Whole Foods Market

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Environment and Resource Output
Model: Congruence model developed by Nadler and Tushman is based on the premise that key components of an organization are environment, resources, history and strategy output (Nadler & Tushman). As per this model, these components and interrelations between these are the main drivers of the performance in an organisation. By applying this model to Whole Foods Market, these components can be assessed as below:
Environment: Environment in which the organization operates demand change in terms of business operations. Consumer behavior, technological changes and legal environmental factors put pressure over Whole Foods Market to adopt innovative ways of doing business (Sadler, 2003). To respond to these challenges, Whole Foods Market should focus more towards organic foods that are highly preferred ...

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