This paper discusses the relationships between stage of development in organizational life cycles and organizational effectiveness. We begin the paper by reviewing nine models of organizational life cycles that have been proposed in the literature. Each of these models identifies certain...

Some authors have argued that research on organizational effectiveness should cease. This study demonstrates why organizational effectiveness studies are crucial in certain types of organizations, and it points out how many of the weaknesses and criticisms of past investigations can be...

Emphasis on positivity in organizations in increasing, but the importance and credibility of a positive approach to change—exemplified by Positive Organizational Scholarship—remains controversial. More empirical evidence is needed showing that positive practices in organizations produce...