What do you mean by organizational structure? Acknowledging and harmonizing differences and commonalities in three prominent perspectives

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Journal of Organization Design Pub Date : 2023-10-11 DOI:10.1007/s41469-023-00152-y

Daniel Albert

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Abstract

Abstract The organizational design literature stresses the importance of organizational structure to understand strategic change, performance, and innovation. However, prior studies diverge regarding the conceptualizations and operationalizations of structure. Organizational structure has been studied as an (1) arrangement of activities, (2) representation of decision-making, and (3) legal entities. In this point-of-view paper, the three prominent perspectives of organizational structure are discussed in terms of their commonalities, differences, and the need to study their relationship more thoroughly. Future research may not only wish to integrate these dimensions but also be more vocal about what type of organization structure is studied and why.

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你说的组织结构是什么意思?从三个突出的角度承认和协调差异与共性

组织设计文献强调组织结构对于理解战略变革、绩效和创新的重要性。然而，以往的研究在结构的概念化和可操作性方面存在分歧。组织结构被研究为(1)活动的安排，(2)决策的表现，以及(3)法律实体。在这篇观点文章中，从组织结构的三种主要观点的共性、差异以及更深入研究它们之间关系的必要性等方面进行了讨论。未来的研究可能不仅希望整合这些维度，而且还希望对研究的组织结构类型和原因更加直言不讳。

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Journal of Organization Design Business, Management and Accounting-Strategy and Management

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Organization Design is the intellectual home of organization design thinking. Drawing on a wide variety of disciplines, organization design analyzes how organizations work, and how they can work better, focusing on the choices about structures, systems, and processes that drive various organizational outcomes. The journal advances understanding of topics important to academic researchers and industry professionals alike. We aim to publish novel research and commentary on known or emerging organization design concepts and phenomena; examine new technologies for the design and management of organizations; derive practical implications from existing studies; and analyze new and unusual forms of organizing. We welcome high-quality submissions that expand on the foundations of organization design and uncover new phenomena. Uniquely, authors can choose from numerous article formats, providing customized vehicles for expression. Articles are peer-reviewed, written, and read not only by design scholars, but also by managers within organizations.