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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1998 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0140-9174
- DOI
- 10.1108/01409179810781491
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Looks at Mintzberg’s pentagon model of ideal structures as a tool for describing organization structural designs. Surveys 91 US CEOs to test the validity of the model, in an attempt to provide greater insight into the model and its applicability to real life situations. Details research methodology. Fails to find a link between an organization with an ideal structure and performance, reporting that simple structured firms seemed to be the best performers, while hybrids and firms failing to score “high” on any ideal structure were also solid performers. Notes limitations of the study but suggests further research could expand knowledge of the structuring of organizations.
Journal
Management Research News – Emerald Publishing
Published: May 1, 1998
Keywords: Mintzberg; Organizational structure; Organizational theory; USA