Organization Design

Approaches to organization design; Organizing modes: an information processing model; Chandler's restaurant: a case of strategic choice; Analysis of chandler's restaurant: strategic choice illustrated; Information reduction modes: alternatives 1 and 2; Investment in the vertical information system: alternative 3; Creation of lateral relations; A case study - teams; Lateral relations continued: integrating roles, managerial linking roles, and matrix designs; Authority and responsability in lateral relations; Review of model and empirical evidence; The organization and its environment; Integrating individuals and organizations: reward systems; Task behavior and motivational bases; Leadership and groups; Intrinsic rewards; An integrating case study.