Organization Design for Dynamic Fit: A Review and Projection
Abstract
The concept of fit is central to organization design. In the organizational
literature, fit historically has been portrayed as a static concept. Both organizations and
their environments, however, are continually changing, so a valid concept of fit needs to
reflect organizational dynamics. In this article, I analyze various theoretical perspectives and
studies that relate to organizational fit, differentiating those that employ an equilibrating or
a fluxing approach. Four substantive themes emerge from this analysis: design orientation,
design tension, designer/manager roles, and measurement and validation. Implications of
each of these themes for dynamic fit are derived, and promising future research directions
are discussed.
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