Introduction: The matrix structure is sometimes presented as an inevitable "end point" for organizations that must adapt to an increasingly complex business environment. However, observations of the structure of firms do not always confirm this view. Case description :The paper describes the...

About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Why design matters -- Organisational complexity -- Traditional organizational forms -- Designing multidimensional organisations -- Designing sub-units -- Defining the vertical structure -- Configuring interfaces -- Managing the organisation design process...

About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Why design matters -- Organisational complexity -- Traditional organizational forms -- Designing multidimensional organisations -- Designing sub-units -- Defining the vertical structure -- Configuring interfaces -- Managing the organisation design process...

A key task in organization design is to group elements (e.g., roles) into sub-units (e.g., teams or departments). This task is computationally challenging as one must take into consideration a potentially large number of interdependencies between the elements. It also requires data about work...

We conducted a survey to identify the most important challenges faced by consultants who support managers in re-designing their organizations. The results indicate that the most frequently encountered challenges are (1) creating realistic estimates regarding the time and resources required to...

Introduction: The matrix structure is sometimes presented as an inevitable "end point" for organizations that must adapt to an increasingly complex business environment. However, observations of the structure of firms do not always confirm this view. Case description :The paper describes the...