Organization design : simplifying complex systems / Nicolay Worren.
Publisher: London : Routledge, 2018Edition: New editionDescription: 316 pages : illustrations (black and white)Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume001: 43726ISBN: 9781138502864 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Delegation of authority | Line and staff organization | Hierarchies | Workflow | Personnel management | Complex organizations | Business and ManagementDDC classification: 658.4 WOR LOC classification: HD50 | .W67 2018Summary: A well designed organization is an effective organization. Decisions about organization design determine the shape and form of the organization - not only the reporting structure and authority relations, but also the number and size of sub-units and the interfaces between the sub-units. Indirectly, such decisions affect individual productivity as well as the organization's ability to attain strategic goals. 'Organization Design' equips the reader with advanced tools and frameworks, based on both research and practical experience, for understanding and re-designing organisations. Particular emphasis is placed on how one can improve effectiveness by simplifying complex roles, processes, and structures. Students will find thorough conceptual explanations combined with case studies from different industries.| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | MAIN LIBRARY Book | 658.4 WOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 099307 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A well-designed organization is an effective organization. Decisions about organization design determine the shape and form of the organization - not only the reporting structure and authority relations, but also the number and size of sub-units and the interfaces between the sub-units. Indirectly, such decisions affect individual productivity as well as the organization's ability to attain strategic goals.
Organization Design equips the reader with advanced tools and frameworks, based on both research and practical experience, for understanding and re-designing organisations. Particular emphasis is placed on how one can improve effectiveness by simplifying complex roles, processes, and structures. This updated second edition includes a new chapter about traditional organizational forms, and is complemented by a companion website.
Students will find thorough conceptual explanations combined with case studies from different industries. This textbook will be essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners.
A well designed organization is an effective organization. Decisions about organization design determine the shape and form of the organization - not only the reporting structure and authority relations, but also the number and size of sub-units and the interfaces between the sub-units. Indirectly, such decisions affect individual productivity as well as the organization's ability to attain strategic goals. 'Organization Design' equips the reader with advanced tools and frameworks, based on both research and practical experience, for understanding and re-designing organisations. Particular emphasis is placed on how one can improve effectiveness by simplifying complex roles, processes, and structures. Students will find thorough conceptual explanations combined with case studies from different industries.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- List of figures (p. vi)
- List of tables (p. x)
- Preface (p. xiii)
- About the author (p. xix)
- Acknowledgments (p. xx)
- 1 Why design matters (p. 1)
- 2 Organizational complexity (p. 39)
- 3 Traditional organizational forms (p. 73)
- 4 Designing multidimensional organizations (p. 105)
- 5 Designing sub-units (p. 137)
- 6 Defining the vertical structure (p. 170)
- 7 Configuring interfaces (p. 192)
- 8 Managing the organization design process (p. 220)
- 9 Resolving organization design dilemmas (p. 264)
- Appendix: Glossary (p. 294)
- Index (p. 305)
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