The Technological Imperative: The Relative Impact of Task Unit, Modal Technology, and Hierarchy on Structure.

1 December 1973

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal

Vol. 16 (4) , 583-597
https://doi.org/10.2307/254692

Abstract

This paper compares the impact of management level and technological groupings on management autonomy structure. A task unit aggregation index of technology was the better predictor, except when the items were most task specific. Level of management did not predict. Technology is conditioned by plant norms, management level, and task specifications.

Keywords

TECHNOLOGY
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
TASKS
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
AUTONOMY (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
SPECIFICATIONS
BUSINESS FORECASTING
INNOVATIONS IN BUSINESS
AGGREGATION OPERATORS

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