Unit 1 - BIBLICAL -- 1. The Way: Biblically-Based Followership -- 2. The Model Disciple: A Comparison of Jesus and Judas Iscariot Using LMX Theory -- 3. Implicit Followership Theories with Biblical and Practical Applications -- 4. Esther as a Courageous follower -- 5. Queen Esther as Courageous...

Matrix organization is the well-known concept, which is being used in IT outsourcing companies. This research paper attempts to explain why matrix organization is being used in IT outsourcing companies. We examine the advantages and disadvantages of the matrix organization in the IT industry. We...

In order to obtain an anticipated outcome from the research, we need to have critical consideration in terms of organizations, population, sampling and appropriate sampling techniques which are critical for data collection of the study. Sampling technique is an important component in research...

Matrixorganisation – Definition und Historie -- Grundlagen der Matrixorganisation -- Design der Matrixorganisation -- Rollen in der Matrixorganisation: Das Rollenkonzept -- Zusammenarbeit – gemeinsame Verpflichtung -- Führung als System und Haltung in einer Matrixorganisation -- Kultur und...

Die Matrixstruktur als mehrdimensionale Organisationsform -- Aufgaben der Matrixdimensionen -- Selektive Matrixbildung -- Matrixbildung unterhalb der dritten Hierarchieebene -- Sachverhalte mit Abstimmungsbedarf in der Entscheidungsfindung -- Koordinationsinstrumente als Erfolgsfaktoren.

This book investigates the functioning of contemporary matrix organizations based on a case study of a German leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. It creates a framework for research of matrix organizations and demonstrates empirically how a contemporary MNC can promote lateral coordination...

Despite decades of research on both organization design and organizational routines, little research has analyzed the relationship between them. Here we propose a normative theory in which the effectiveness of organization design and redesign depends on the characteristics of routines. The...

Рассмотрена возможность реализации перспективных проектов в компании в двух вариантах: путем формирования рабочих групп из сотрудников линейнофункциональных...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the empirical research on matrix organizations and cross-functional teams (CFTs) in the public sector, focussing on typical application areas and settings and on motivation for deployment and evidence of utility. Design/methodology/approach This is...

This book describes the use of matrix structures in large, complex organizations such as MNCs. Using an information-processing perspective of organization design, it develops a more comprehensive theory for fitting the structural configurations of matrix structures to key characteristics of firm...

The building of a project team can be one of the first hurdles the future team manager faces. The blame for this can be constraints in terms of resources to fund salaries, lack of adequate or properly trained personnel, unavailability of specialists the manager needs within the project in the...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the matrix organisation in one municipality. It focusses on whether decisions can be based on shared understanding, as well as identifying conflicts and proposed solutions between central administration and the line divisions....

Chapter 1. What got you here will not work now -- chapter 2. Preparing for your leadership -- chapter 3. Understanding your organizational structure -- chapter 4. Gaining influence through volunteering -- chapter 5. Building your coalition -- chapter 6. Gaining influence -- chapter 7. Leadership...

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate why companies adopted the matrix, what problems they had, the solutions for these problems based on Galbraith (2009) and other authors like Davis & Lawrence (1977), and the state of the art of matrix structure design today like the P&G front-back hybrid...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to increase understanding about the key persons (promoters) in project business organizations. By doing this, the managers may enhance the communication flow by connecting the experts and the executives more efficiently. Design/methodology/approach –...