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Feature Article—Organizational Design: A Survey and an Approach

Author(s) -

Arnoldo C. Hax,

Nicolás Majluf

Publication year - 1981

Publication title -

operations research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.797

H-Index - 140

eISSN - 1526-5463

pISSN - 0030-364X

DOI - 10.1287/opre.29.3.417

Subject(s) - organizational architecture , organizational structure , organizational engineering , organizational studies , archetype , organizational learning , organizational performance , organization development , computer science , knowledge management , organizational commitment , organizational behavior and human resources , organizational effectiveness , feature (linguistics) , management science , process management , business , management , engineering , economics , art , linguistics , philosophy , literature

The purpose of this paper is to review the major concepts underlying the proper design of an organizational structure for a business firm. It provides a review of the various managerial processes to support decision making in an organization. It discusses the major organizational archetypes (functional, divisional, and matrix organizational forms); presents a brief historical overview of various organizational theories; and finally concludes with recommendations of steps to be undertaken in the design of an organizational structure.

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