Structural Change and Performance: Quantum Versus Piecemeal-Incremental Approaches
- 1 December 1982
- journal article
- Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal
- Vol. 25 (4) , 867-892
- https://doi.org/10.5465/256104
Abstract
The effectiveness of different approaches to changing organization structure is examined. Two dimensions of structural change are explored. The findings show a tendency for quantum change, that is, change that is both concerted and dramatic, to be more associated with high performance than are piecemeal and incremental changes.Keywords
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