Organisation Design and Adaptability of the Organisation

Vesselina Maximova ()
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Vesselina Maximova: University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria

Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, 2020, vol. 9, issue 3, 106-116

Abstract: The article builds upon the thesis that developing an adaptive organisation is strongly determined by the choice of organisational design. By reviewing design components and their importance for organisational adaptability, we outline the organisational features that design choice is to ensure for adaptability to be achieved. The benefits of using project organisational structure, adhocracy and networks in ensuring adaptability are discussed. Beside the requirements regarding “organisational hardware”, arguments for the significance of softer organisational components are given. Results of our own and others’ empirical studies on the role of soft organisational elements such as managerial philosophy, trust- and loyalty-based relationships with contracting parties and staff and aptitude to continuous innovation in building agility are also reported.

Keywords: organisation design; adaptability; project organisational structure; adhocracy; networks; soft organisational elements; organisations’ agility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L20 L22 M10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.36997/IJUSV-ESS/2020.9.3.106

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