Modularity in organizational structure: The reconfiguration of internally developed and acquired business units

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Karim, Samina
• 署名单位: Boston University
• 刊物名称: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0143-2095
• DOI: 10.1002/smj.547
• 发表日期: 2006
• 页码: 799-823
• 关键词: reconfiguration; recombination; restructure; Organizational structure; modularity; DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES; Mergers and Acquisitions

摘要

This paper explores changes in organizational structure and distinguishes between units' origins. Unit reconfiguration is the addition of units to, deletion of units from, and recombination of units within the firm. This study compares the reconfiguration of internally developed vs. acquired units, explores what forms of unit recombination are common, and observes whether firms pursue recombination before divestiture. Theoretical support is drawn from the dynamic capabilities perspective, research on modular organizational systems, and strategy-structure literature. The findings are that acquired and internally developed units serve different roles in the process of change, and that firms perceive reconfiguration to be beneficial. Copyright (c) 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.