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Feature Article—Organizational Design: A Survey and an Approach

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  • Arnoldo C. Hax

    (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts)

  • Nicolas S. Majluf

    (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts)

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The purpose of this paper is to review the major concepts underlying the proper design of an organizational structure for a business firm. It provides a review of the various managerial processes to support decision making in an organization. It discusses the major organizational archetypes (functional, divisional, and matrix organizational forms); presents a brief historical overview of various organizational theories; and finally concludes with recommendations of steps to be undertaken in the design of an organizational structure.

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  • Arnoldo C. Hax & Nicolas S. Majluf, 1981. "Feature Article—Organizational Design: A Survey and an Approach," Operations Research, INFORMS, vol. 29(3), pages 417-447, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:oropre:v:29:y:1981:i:3:p:417-447
    DOI: 10.1287/opre.29.3.417
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