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| Author: | Zeffane, R. M. |
| Title: | Centralization or formalization? Indifference curves for strategies of control. |
| Journal: | Organization Studies
1989 : VOL. 10:3, p. 327-352 |
| Index terms: | ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE CENTRALISATION FORMAL ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Drawing on previous research on patterns of organization structures, the question of strategic structural choice between centralized and formalized means of control is examined. An alternative approach in conceiving and operationalizing the problem of choice is suggested. This uses the "Indifference Curves" postulate as put forward in neo-classical economic theory. An operation model featuring "trade-offs" between centralized and formalized control is proposed. The conclusions are that the framework based on the notion of "indifference" provides reasonable structural choices. Trade-offs in choices between means of control find limits in the search for optimum, constraints in human element. |
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