Optimal structures for social systems

Auteur(s)

Markus Schwaninger

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Description

Purpose: This paper seeks to propose an innovative approach to the assessment of the effectiveness of organizational structures.
Design/methodology/approach: Explores a concept fro the measurement of the fractal dimensionality of living organisms, applying it from biology to social organizations.
Findings: The fractal dimensionality of an organization normally lies in the range of 2.2-2.3, if it is optimal.
Research limitations/implications: The paper's limitations lie in the fact that it is not yet based on experimental evidence from real-world organizations.
Originality/value: The findings of this paper give valuable impetus to the methodology of organizing.

Langue

English

Date

2007

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