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Towards flexible organizations: A multidimensional design

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The author considers one way by which the readiness, willingness, and ability of organizations to change themselves can be increased. Specifically, he considers how organizations can be designed to be more flexible and, therefore, more capable of being changed and changing themselves. Flexibility does not guarantee adaptability but it is essential for it.

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  • Ackoff, RL, 1977. "Towards flexible organizations: A multidimensional design," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 5(6), pages 649-662.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jomega:v:5:y:1977:i:6:p:649-662
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    1. Spoor, E. & Boogaard, M., 1993. "Information systems flexibility : a conceptual framework," Serie Research Memoranda 0059, VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Econometrics.
    2. Volberda, H.W. & van den Bosch, F.A.J., 2004. "Rethinking the Dutch Innovation Agenda: Management and Organization Matter Most," ERIM Report Series Research in Management ERS-2004-009-STR, Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM is the joint research institute of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

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