Understanding Matrix Structures and their Alternatives

The Key to Designing and Managing Large, Complex Organizations

Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Planning & Forecasting, Management
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Author: Joachim Wolf, William G. Egelhoff ISBN: 9781137579751
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: March 27, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Joachim Wolf, William G. Egelhoff
ISBN: 9781137579751
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: March 27, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This book describes the use of matrix structures in large, complex organizations such as MNCs. Using an information-processing perspective of organization design, it develops a more comprehensive theory for fitting the structural configurations of matrix structures to key characteristics of firm strategy. Empirical research by the authors supports this theoretical framework. In addition to structural configuration, Understanding Matrix Structures identifies and develops the mode of decision making within a matrix as an important second dimension of matrix structure design. It can be either balanced (joint) decision making by the two dimensions of a matrix or rule-based decision making, where rules pre-assign certain decisions to one dimension or the other for unitary decision making. Recent exploratory research by the authors supports this conceptual framework and provides the potential to create a more flexible matrix structure- one that facilitates a more ambidextrous organization.

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This book describes the use of matrix structures in large, complex organizations such as MNCs. Using an information-processing perspective of organization design, it develops a more comprehensive theory for fitting the structural configurations of matrix structures to key characteristics of firm strategy. Empirical research by the authors supports this theoretical framework. In addition to structural configuration, Understanding Matrix Structures identifies and develops the mode of decision making within a matrix as an important second dimension of matrix structure design. It can be either balanced (joint) decision making by the two dimensions of a matrix or rule-based decision making, where rules pre-assign certain decisions to one dimension or the other for unitary decision making. Recent exploratory research by the authors supports this conceptual framework and provides the potential to create a more flexible matrix structure- one that facilitates a more ambidextrous organization.

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