A generic architecture for redesign of organizations triggered by changing environmental circumstances

Mark Hoogendoorn (), Catholijn M. Jonker () and Jan Treur ()
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Mark Hoogendoorn: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Catholijn M. Jonker: Delft University of Technology
Jan Treur: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory, 2011, vol. 17, issue 2, No 1, 119-151

Abstract: Abstract Artificial Intelligence has contributed (formal) design models and software support tools to application areas such as architecture, engineering and software design. This paper explores the effectiveness of applying design models to the area of organization (re)design. To that purpose a component-based model for (re)design of organizations is presented as a specialization of an existing generic design model. Using recently developed formalizations within Organization Theory organization models are described as design object descriptions, and organization goals as design requirements. A formal design process description is presented that models the redesign process for an organization that adapts to changes in the environment. The formally specified and implemented approach to organization redesign thus obtained has been tested for a well-known historical case study from the Organization Theory literature.

Keywords: Organizational redesign; Organizational change; Multi-agent systems; Generic architecture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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