The contingency theory of organizations:
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Thousand Oaks u.a.
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2001
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| Series: | Foundations for organizational science
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| Physical Description: | XVII, 326 S. graph. Darst. |
| ISBN: | 0761915737 0761915745 |
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| adam_text | Contents
Introduction to the Series xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Preface xv
1. Core Paradigm and Theoretical Integration 1
A Formal Definition of Contingency Theory 5
The Core Contingency Theory Paradigm 7
Conceptual and Theoretical Integration of 16
Structural Contingency Theory
Plan of the Book 31
2. Organic Theory and Research 35
Organic Theories and Research 36
Underlying Connections in Organic Theory 55
Conclusions 58
3. Bureaucracy Theory and Research 61
Bureaucracy Theory 62
Structural Differentiation 69
Divisionalization 77
Structures of Multinational Corporations 81
Matrix Structures 86
Other Possible Contingencies 88
Synthesizing the Size and Task Contingencies 91
Conclusions 98
4. Causality and Contingency in Bureaucracy Theory 101
The Causal Model of Size and Bureaucratic Structure 102
The Curvilinear Relationship of Size and Bureaucratic Structure 106
Functionalist Explanations 110
A Contingency Theory Causal Model of Size and Bureaucracy 119
Conclusions 122
5. Controversies in Contingency Theory Research 125
Technology Versus Size 126
Determinism Versus Choice 131
Size as Cause of Bureaucratic Structure 137
Reverse Causality 138
Configurationalism Versus Cartesianism 141
Contingencies of Organizational Power 153
Conclusions 157
6. Challenges From Other Theories 161
Divisionalization Is Not an Institutional Effect 163
Not Population Ecology Effect 168
Rational Not Political Explanation 170
Not Threat Rigidity 176
Conclusions 178
7. Fit Concept and Analysis 181
Philosophical Issues in Contingency Theory Research 182
The Relationship Between Fit and Performance 185
The Identification of the Fit Line 200
Validation of the Fit Model 202
Conclusions 212
8. Fit Affects Performance 215
Studies of Contingency Fit and Performance 216
The Empirical Estimation of the Effect of Fit on Performance 226
Lessons for Future Research 239
Conclusions 242
9. Neo Contingency Theory 245
Problems in Traditional Contingency Theory 246
Disequilibrium and Ongoing Change 247 ,
Performance Driven Organizational Change 249
Quasi Fit 257
Fit as Hetero Performance 263
Discussion 268
Conclusions 269
10. Future Research Opportunities 273
Fit and Bureaucracy Theory 274
Researching Neo Contingency Theory 275
Conclusions 288
References 291
Index 315
About the Author 325
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