The Organization’s Structure: Aligning Strategy and Structure

Roberto S. Vassolo (), Natalia Weisz () and Benjamin Laker ()
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Roberto S. Vassolo: Universidad Austral
Natalia Weisz: Universidad Austral
Benjamin Laker: University of Reading

Chapter Chapter 15 in Advanced Strategic Management, 2024, pp 189-197 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter, we examine the intrinsic connection between an organization’s strategy and its structure. We comment on the different governance modes and the role of the strategic planning function, delving into the challenges of organizing the structure to foster radical innovation. We highlight how the pursuit of radical innovation demands a certain degree of separation, achievable through both structural and temporal means. Structural separation involves a formal division within the organizational structure, while temporal separation relates to the timing and pace of innovation. We also discuss how companies often expedite innovation by acquiring new startups or taking equity positions in them.

Keywords: Governance structure; Organizational design; Strategic planning function; Corporate radical innovation; Structural and temporal separation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-57419-1_15

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