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A New Quantitative Empirical Methodology for the Analysis of Organizational Design and Dynamics

In: The Economics of Organizational Design

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  • Massimo G. Colombo

    (Politecnico di Milano)

  • Marco Delmastro

    (Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni)

Abstract

The organization of firms is a complex structure made up of a large number of parts that interact in a non-straightforward way. As was mentioned in the Introduction the business history literature and management and organization studies have developed a well-known classification of organizational structures: U-form, M-form, and lean organization (or J-form) are now standard concepts in the theory of business organizations. Organizational forms defined by these studies are characterized by key elements such as configuration (in particular, depth — i.e. number of levels — and shape — i.e. span of control) of the corporate hierarchy, allocation of authority (centralization), and use of procedures and practices. Every organizational form is associated with a different bundle of these aspects.

Suggested Citation

  • Massimo G. Colombo & Marco Delmastro, 2008. "A New Quantitative Empirical Methodology for the Analysis of Organizational Design and Dynamics," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: The Economics of Organizational Design, chapter 1, pages 23-56, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-58220-0_2
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230582200_2
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