Rethinking the Organizational Architecture
When you examine alternative organizational architectures, it helps to keep in mind that the reality of an organization is not expressed in the charts, organograms, and job descriptions that attempt to describe it. The true bottom line of any structure is visible only through the kinds of actions and interactions, the attitudes and behaviors it promotes. So it can be a worthwhile exercise to take … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Robert M. Tomasko | Source: Prism (Arthur D. Little) | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior
Rethinking the Corporation: The Architecture of Change
“Change or die” has become the rallying cry of companies around the globe. But despite these brave words, actual, sustainable change often remains an elusive ideal as companies flounder around in a foaming sea of buzzwords, theories, and approaches. Leaders wonder: Should we downsize … or rightsize … bring in TQM … empower the workforce … maybe reengineer … or find our core competence? For … [ Read more ]
Content: Book | Author: Robert M. Tomasko | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Redefining the Corporation
This article, although written in 1990, is quite interesting. Ostensibly, it takes a close look at the often unforeseen costs of downsizing and suggests a radically different approach (reshaping). While it does this in some sense, I found it most interesting for its analysis of middle management and the trends surrounding this layer of the organization.
Content: Article | Author: Robert M. Tomasko | Source: Prism (Arthur D. Little) | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior