The purpose of this research is to propose the organization design parameters and coordination mechanisms that match the algorithmic and heuristic work characteristics.Methodology: Methodology applied bases on the analysis of the literature. The study is conceptual in nature and draws upon other research findings. Firstly, it takes into consideration a literature review on organization architecture, design, and two types of work (algorithmic and heuristic). Then organization architecture assumptions are presented as a basis for the analysis of matching organization design with algorithmic and heuristic work. Subsequently, a considered framework for the analysis is Mintzberg's model of organization design that is applied as a framework to be checked for fit with heuristic work characteristics. Findings:Research leads to the conclusion that out of five organization design configurations there is one that fits the heuristic work -adhocracy. The design parameters and coordination mechanisms described in this configuration are following the architectural assumption of autonomy-processrelations materials use, which in turn match the heuristic work characteristics: continuous learning, limited access to information, and unpredictability of results. Originality:The originality of work is based on researching fit between heuristic work and organization design. Literature has not covered this link before. Moreover, the use of architectural assumptions for organization design is differentiating the study from the already performed researches. Implications:The study suggests that following with empirical research requires establishing several measures for: heuristic work, organization architecture, and organization design.
The purpose of this research is to develop the organization meta-design model which could serve as a framework for comparing results of researches on organization design. The study is conceptual in nature and draws upon other research findings. Firstly, it presents the system approach characteristics which form a set of assumptions for the organization design research. Secondly, those characteristics are linked to organization designer roles. Thirdly, the perspectives for the organization design research emerge from the elaboration. Eventually, the elements of organization meta-design model are presented within the framework that is constructed out of perspectives. Research leads to the conclusion that organization meta-design model consists of four elements: strategy, structure,process and culture. Each of those elements is a different configuration of influence (external or internal) and drive (for integrity or for differentiation). The organization meta-design model shall be applied as a framework in the empirical studies so that results of organization design studies could be compared. The originality of work is based on proposing an organization design model that is universal and enables the comparability studies of organization design across different geographical regions and industries.
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