Abstract
Each major era in business history has featured a particular form of organization. Early hierarchical, vertically integrated organizations have largely given way to network organizations that link the assets and know-how of numerous upstream and downstream industry partners. A number of leading companies today are experimenting with a new way of organizing - the cellular form. Cellular organizations are built on the principles of entrepreneurship, self-organization, and member ownership. In the future, cellular organizations will be used in situations requiring continuous learning and innovation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7-19 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Academy of Management Executive |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1997 |