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Strategic Organizational Diagnosis and Design

The Dynamics of Fit

  • Develops the multi contingency theory for organizational design – the fit of environment, strategy, technology, size, organizational climate and leadership style with the organizational configuration, decentralization, information system and the managerial incentives
  • Is unique together with the OrgCon diagnosis and design program, as complementary hands on tools for learning about and applying a deeper and practical theory for diagnosis and design

Part of the book series: Information and Organization Design Series (INOD, volume 4)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Diagnosis and Design

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 1-42
  3. What is an Organizational Design?

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 43-85
  4. Leadership and Management Style

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 87-126
  5. Organizational Climate

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 127-162
  6. Size and Skill Capabilities

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 163-183
  7. The Environment

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 185-235
  8. Technology

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 237-270
  9. Strategy

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 271-310
  10. Diagnosis and Misfits

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 311-346
  11. Organizational Design Fit

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 347-383
  12. The Dynamics of the Change Process

    • Richard M. Burton, Børge Obel
    Pages 385-420
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 421-448

About this book

There are two very contrasting approaches to reading this book and learning about organizational design. The more traditional approach is to read the book, and then use the OrgCon on cases and applications. The second approach is to begin with the OrgCon software and only examine the book as you find it helpful. Which approach is better? It is your choice, not ours. In our experience, students in organizational design prefer to start with the OrgCon and a case, rather than with the book itself. Readers who have more background in organization theory and design usually examine the book first.

There are numerous changes in the third edition. The literature review in each chapter has been updated. The information processing approach is strengthened and applied more comprehensively as the theoretical underpinnings. Throughout we have rewritten the text beyond normal editing in an attempt to make the presentation clearer and easier to read.

Authors and Affiliations

  • The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, USA

    Richard M. Burton

  • Department of Management, Odense University, Odense, Denmark

    Børge Obel

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eBook USD 99.00
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Softcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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