Influence Of Organizational Structure Research Articles

Service innovativeness and the structuring of organizations: The moderating roles of learning orientation and inter-functional coordination

This paper aims to investigate the influence of organizational structure on service innovativeness by testing the moderating roles of learning orientation and inter-functional coordination. This helps to understand how organic structure influences service innovativeness when it is effectively leveraged with favorable organizational factors. Data were collected from 178 hotel managers and executives in Japan and moderated regression analysis was performed to analyze the data. Findings of the study suggest that higher levels of service innovativeness are positively related to higher levels of hotel business performance. In addition, organic structure makes a positive influence on service innovativeness and an increase in the levels of learning orientation boost the effectiveness of organic structure on service innovativeness. Moreover, the positive association between organic structure and service innovativeness become stronger when all firm’s functions make an attempt to cooperate and contribute to disseminating customers and competitors’ information in the hotels. These findings contribute to understanding how hotel service innovation is affected by service innovativeness, organizational structure, learning orientation and inter-functional coordination.

Kajian Pengaruh Struktur Organisasi, Komitmen Karyawan, dan Pemahaman Tujuan Operasi terhadap Penerapan Total Production Maintanance (TPM) serta Implikasinya pada Kinerja Karyawan

The purpose of this study to identify, analyze and assess: the influence of organizational structure,employee commitment and understanding of the purpose of operating the company's total productivemaintenance slate pencil group, and total productive maintenance influence on employee performance of thecompany's operations slate pencil group. This research is descriptive and verification. The populations in thisstudy were employees of the company's operations slate pencil, while the unit observer is a staff of about1,868 people with a sample of 317 employees. Analysis of the data using Path Analysis. The results of this study showed that there is a significant effect partially, either directly or indirectlybetween the variables of organizational structure, employee commitment and understanding of the operationalobjectives of the implementation of total productive maintenance. Contributions amount of influence on theorganizational structure of the implementation of total productive maintenance in second place. There is a simultaneous effect between organizational structure, employee commitment andunderstanding of the operational objectives of the implementation of total productive maintenance. Operationobjective understanding of the application of total productive maintenance have the most influence among thethree variables studied and followed by the organizational structure and employee commitment. Influence simultaneously or jointly variable organizational structure, employee commitment, andunderstanding operating purposes of the application of total productive maintenance at 0.616. While theremaining 38.4% is influenced by other variables outside the model is not examined. There is the influence ofthe implementation of total productive maintenance on employee performance of operations with the amountof influence of 73,2% (seventy-three point two) percent. Thus the effect of the implementation of totalproductive maintenance on employee performance of operations is very significant.

The science-policy interface in fisheries management: Insights about the influence of organizational structure and culture on information pathways

Understanding how information flows between scientific and decision-making communities is essential for the creation of effective strategies to link scientific advice to management decisions. Interviews of scientists and managers in two inter-related fisheries management organizations – the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) – and direct observations at science and management meetings revealed important organizational characteristics that influence the production, communication, and use of scientific information in decision-making. Formal processes for communicating scientific advice to managers – DFO's Canadian Scientific Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) and NAFO's Fisheries Commission's Request for Advice – demonstrate the use of credible, relevant, and legitimate advice for operational decision-making for fisheries management. Such defined processes, in addition to governmental bureaucracy, departmentalization, and de-centralization, can limit communication as highlighted for Canada as a Contracting Party to NAFO. Administrative mechanisms can pose challenges to implementing ecosystem approaches to fisheries management (EAF) and to addressing the impacts of climate change. Emerging organizational structures and behaviours facilitate communication at the science-policy interface, within and between the organizations, thereby improving understanding of science and management needs and promoting trust relationships between scientists and managers. The involvement of multiple stakeholders in the information pathways addresses concerns about scientific uncertainty in assessment advice. A linear model of information flow typifies operational decision-making; however, collaborative models that incorporate different types of information, apart from fisheries science, are required to enable ecosystem-based management. The characteristics of the information pathways are particularly relevant as the organizations address their EAF mandates.

Health professionals working effectively with support workers to enhance the quality of support for adults with intellectual disabilities: A meta-ethnography.

Paid support workers are often central to the quality of life of adults with intellectual disabilities. Health and social care professionals increasingly carry out interventions indirectly through those support workers and therefore need to understand how best to collaborate. This article synthesizes findings from the qualitative research of others investigating health professionals' work with support staff. From sixty-two articles retrieved from a database and journal search, seven met inclusion criteria and a meta-ethnographic synthesis allowed construction of an interpretive line-of-argument. Thirteen themes within the articles were synthesized into three over-archingconstructs, suggesting that professionals should collaborate by providing effective leadership, working in partnership with support workers and managers and recognizing the influence of organizational structures and context. As these constructs seem reflective of important components of teamwork, a "line-of-argument" is proposed that it could be helpful for professionals to view themselves as part of a "team" with support workers.

Influence of Organizational Structure and Administrative Processes on the Performance of State-Level Malaria Programs in Nigeria

—Studies have found links between organizational structure and performance of public organizations. Considering the wide variation in uptake of malaria interventions and outcomes across Nigeria, this exploratory study examined how differences in administrative location (a dimension of organizational structure), the effectiveness of administrative processes (earmarking and financial control, and communication), leadership (use of data in decision making, state ownership, political will, and resourcefulness), and external influences (donor influence) might explain variations in performance of state malaria programs in Nigeria. We hypothesized that states with malaria program administrative structures closer to state governors will have greater access to resources, greater political support, and greater administrative flexibility and will therefore perform better. To assess these relationships, we conducted semistructured interviews across three states with different program administrative locations: Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, and Niger. Sixty-five participants were identified through a snowballing approach. Data were analyzed using a thematic framework. State program performance was assessed across three malaria service delivery domains (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment) using indicators from Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 2008 and 2013. Cross River State was best performing based on 2013 prevention data (usage of insecticide-treated bednets), and Niger State ranked highest in diagnosis and treatment and showed the greatest improvement between 2008 and 2013. We found that organizational structure (administrative location) did not appear to be determinative of performance but rather that the effectiveness of administrative processes (earmarking and financial control), strong leadership (assertion of state ownership and resourcefulness of leaders in overcoming bottlenecks), and donor influences differed across the three assessed states and may explain the observed varying outcomes.

Organizational structure, organizational form, and counterproductive work behavior: A competitive test of the bureaucratic and post-bureaucratic views

Knowledge about the influence of organizational structure and organizational form on counterproductive work behavior (CWB) has been limited, fragmented, and inconsistent. The contradictory findings from empirical studies were in line with the contradictory predictions of the bureaucracy and post-bureaucracy theories. These theories have opposing views regarding the influence of organizational structure elements and forms on CWB. To perform a competitive test of the bureaucratic and post-bureaucratic views, we developed pairs of opposing hypotheses. We examined the relationship between five organizational structure elements and CWB. Our findings showed that participation in decisions and formal standardization are negatively related to CWB, whereas punishment is positively associated with CWB. Specialization and decision autonomy were not related to CWB. We clustered organizational forms based on the degree to which the forms emphasize organizational structure elements. Our results indicated that incidents of CWB are least common in ideal-typical post-bureaucracies and most common in ideal-typical bureaucracies. However, hybrid forms show no significant differences with regard to incidents of CWB. In sum, our study provides evidence that post-bureaucracy theory explains CWB better than bureaucracy theory. However, we argue that the combination of both theories offers a more comprehensive view of this phenomenon than post-bureaucracy theory alone. We implicate that research should extend the integration of structural elements in order to gain a better understanding of CWB.

The Influence of Organizational Structure on Job Performance (A Study of Universities in Nigeria)

This study examines the influence of organizational structure on job performance in the Nigeria context, using universities in the western region as a case study. The study made use of primary data, the primary data was made up of a well-structured questionnaire in Likert-scale format which is distributed to various administrative departments of universities in the western part of Nigeria. Findings revealed that that organizational structure has a significant relationship with job performance in Nigeria firms. However, there was weak negative relationship between organizational structure and job performance in Nigeria firms. Proper organizational structure in the organization will reduce role conflicts and avoid stress to manager, it will also specify span of control.

Technical efficiency and organ transplant performance: a mixed-method approach.

Mixed methods research is interesting to understand complex processes. Organ transplants are complex processes in need of improved final performance in times of budgetary restrictions. As the main objective a mixed method approach is used in this article to quantify the technical efficiency and the excellence achieved in organ transplant systems and to prove the influence of organizational structures and internal processes in the observed technical efficiency. The results show that it is possible to implement mechanisms for the measurement of the different components by making use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The analysis show a positive relationship between the levels related to the Baldrige indicators and the observed technical efficiency in the donation and transplant units of the 11 analyzed hospitals. Therefore it is possible to conclude that high levels in the Baldrige indexes are a necessary condition to reach an increased level of the service offered.

Strategy and Structure in High-Performing Nonprofits: Insights from Iberoamerican Cases

Some nonprofits evolve from small into large international organizations. For years, “structure follows strategy” (Chandler) has been the dictum to explain organizational strategic changes like the ones in nonprofits. But scholars also recognized organization structure to be a precondition to carry out certain strategies. Nevertheless, research on structure and strategy in nonprofits is limited. This paper explores the mutual influence of organization structure and strategy in high-performing nonprofits in Iberoamerica based on a secondary analysis of 20 unpublished research cases of the Social Enterprise Knowledge Network. It follows the research question: Which organizations’ strategies and structures characterize high-performing nonprofits over time? Four types of organizing patterns emerged: starting-up, professionalizing, decentralizing, and conglomerating.

Pengaruh Struktur Organisasi Dan Kepemimpinan Terhadap Kemampuan Sumber Daya Manusia Dan Dampaknya Terhadap Efektivitas Pelayanan Pendidikan Dasar Pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Bangkalan, Provinsi Jawa Timur

Abstract: Indicator of the success of educational services, is when the ability and effectiveness of human resource services and the Department of Education as an agency officials education managers are already well underway, and the availability of sufficient reliable infrastructure and the allocation of funds in the business of giving satisfaction to the public through the provision of educational services, in accordance purpose of existence Government institutions as an public organizations.The research population was all state elementary school teacher Headmaster at Bangkalan Madura in East Java, as many as 666 people, with the criteria of the respondents are: 1). Headmaster of state elementary school teacher at Bangkalan Madura in East Java. 2). Headmaster of state elementary school teacher which already served 1 year minimum.From the test results of the models in this study, the Generalized Least Square Estimation (GLS), analysis of the Structural Equation Model (SEM), proportional random sampling method and software assistance Amos 20, on 247 respondents, able to explain the influence of organizational structure, leadership, and human resources for effective service in the Department of Basic Education at Bangkalan Madura in East Java.The results showed that: 1). Organizational structure can significantly affect the ability of human resource. 2). Organizational structure does not significantly affect the effectiveness of services. 3). Leadership significantly affect the ability of human resource. 4). Leadership significantly influences the effectiveness of the service. 5). Human resource capabilities can significantly affect the effectiveness of services. The results also show that the effectiveness of the service is not due to the direct influence of the organizational structure, but due to an indirect effect through the organizational structure of human resource capabilitiesKeywords: Organizational structure, Leadership, Human resource capabilities, Effectiveness of service

The Influence of Organizational Structure and Readiness to Adopt a Public Private Partnership in Yemen

PPPs are widely implemented worldwide and it has become vital issues in several studies. This study investigates the relationship between organizational structure and readiness to implement PPPs. The aim of this research is to provide a theoretical framework for the impact of organizational structure on readiness to adopt PPPs and test whether the organizational structure dimensions have significant impact on the PPPs readiness index. The research model and hypotheses were formed and tested using correlation and regression analysis. The results show that formalization as one of the attributes in organizational structure is the main predictor to PPPs readiness index. This finding also shows that the organizational structure has a significant and positive relationship with readiness to implement PPPs. Based on the findings, it is recommended that in order to enhance the implementation of the PPPs, there is a strong need to consider organizational structure attributes such as centralization and formalization.

Factors Affecting International Transfer of Kaizen

So far, the literature on the international transfer of kaizen is inconclusive with regard to what influences successful transfer. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the literature by studying the influence of organization structure and culture. Furthermore, since kaizen is ambiguously used, another purpose it to determine whether personal initiative is related to kaizen. The study was interview oriented and conducted at Japanese subsidiaries in the Netherlands. The results indicate that organic structures and clan-oriented cultures are the best for kaizen transfer whereas hierarchical cultures are not conducive to successful kaizen transfer. Furthermore, it was found that personal initiative is positively correlated with kaizen.

O contexto organizacional como aporte à inovação: um viés comparativo de casos em empresas brasileiras

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar, por meio do contexto organizacional, a adoção de práticas de gestão da inovação de produtos e os desafios enfrentados pelas organizações para aumentar seu desempenho inovador. Foram selecionadas como dimensões de estudo 1) a cultura de inovação; 2) a estrutura organizacional e governança para inovação; e 3) os relacionamentos com o ambiente externo. A escolha deste tema se justifica pelo fato de que contextos organizacionais que potencializam a performance inovativa ainda não estão totalmente desvendados e pela carência de trabalhos empíricos que analisem a realidade das práticas propostas no mundo organizacional, em especial no Brasil. Como base conceitual, apresentam-se abordagens modernas para a inovação, as quais reconhecem que não bastam processos bem estruturados para que a inovação ocorra, mas também um contexto que promova a atividade inovadora. A realização de pesquisa exploratória qualitativa é efetuada por meio de um estudo de casos múltiplos. Nele, os sistemas de gestão da inovação de quatro empresas com atividade relevante de desenvolvimento de produtos no Brasil são estudados. Os principais resultados caracterizam os desafios intraorganizacionais e indicam a alta interdependência entre o contexto organizacional e a consistência dos processos de inovação, bem como a influência da estrutura organizacional em como as iniciativas fluem através de processos de inovação.

Do my staff trust me?

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of organizational structure on the degree to which supervisors are perceived to be trustworthy by their subordinates. The manner in which subordinates’ personality traits interact with and moderate these relationships is also examined. Design/methodology/approach – A three-part survey was completed by 137 full-time workers from various industries. Findings – Formalization was positively related to subordinates’ perceptions of their supervisors’ trustworthiness and more strongly for subordinates who ranked higher on straightforwardness. Routinization was also positively related but only for subordinates who ranked low on excitement-seeking. Centralization in the form of hierarchy of authority was negatively related and more strongly for subordinates who ranked higher on competence. Routinization for subordinates who ranked high on excitement-seeking, centralization in the form of participation in decision-making, and span of control were not related. Practical implications – Before pursuing trust-building efforts, supervisors should consider whether and in what way they may already be perceived to be trustworthy by their subordinates based on the structure of their organization and the personality traits of their subordinates. Originality/value – This study is the first to examine the main effects of organizational structure on subordinates’ perceptions of their supervisors’ trustworthiness.

The Influence of Organizational Structure and Organization Culture on the Organizational Performance of Higher Educational Institutions: The Moderating Role of Strategy Communication

This paper examined the moderating of strategy communication, focusing on the influence of organizational structure and organizational culture on the performance of the higher educational Institutions in Palestine. The study generated a quantitative questionnaire data from 255 respondents representing the top, medium and low management level of the higher educational institutions in Palestine. Data were analyzed using the partial least squares-Structural equation model PLS-SEM. Overall, the findings revealed that organizational structure and organizational culture are significantly related to the performance of higher educational institutions in Palestine. A Further result of the moderating role showed that strategy communication failed to moderate the influence of both organizational structure and organizational culture on the organizational performance. Discussions on the findings, implication and limitation of the study were also provided.

Innovation management processes, their internal organizational elements and contextual factors: An investigation in Brazil

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships between internal organizational elements and the influence of contextual factors related to innovation management and its challenges. Four companies that have relevant product development activities in Brazil are studied. This topic was chosen due to the lack of empirical studies that analyze the reality of innovation practices in developing countries. Main results indicate the high interdependence between organizational context and consistency of innovation processes and the influence of organizational structures on how initiatives flow through innovation processes. Among the contributions for existing research and practice, two potential patterns of behaviour guided by two of the main challenges concerning innovation in the literature and in the case studies were identified: managing uncertainty and cross-functional orchestration.

Modelling the Influence of Organisational Structure on Crime Analysis Technology Innovations in Municipal Police Departments

In the past two decades, many local police agencies in the USA have adopted the rhetoric of being ‘problem-oriented’, ‘evidence-based’ or ‘intelligence-led’ after investing in crime analysis technologies used for crime mapping, hot spot identification, criminal investigations and intelligence gathering. Scholars have presented general arguments concerning the environmental and organisational factors that have influenced this technological trend in policing; to date, however, no known studies have empirically tested these hypotheses at the national level. This study seeks to help fill this gap using a sample of data drawn from the Department of Justice's 2007 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics survey, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's 2006 Uniform Crime Reports. Results reveal that several organisational factors including community policing were associated with agency adoptions of crime analysis technologies. Implications for the policing literature and avenues for future research are discussed.

Occupational accidents in professional dancers with regard to different professional dance styles

The term "professional dance" comprises various dance styles. There are no studies which investigated work related traumatic injuries with regard to five different dance styles. To define dance-style related differences of traumatic injuries. The basis for the evaluation were the occupational injuries of professional dancers of six theaters (n=1339; f: n=658, m: n=681) and one State Ballet School (n=612; f:n=421, m: n=191). Independent of the dance style, the lower extremity (leg and hip) is the most frequently injured anatomical region (p< 0.001). The more dancers move away from the classical dance technique, the more traumatic head/neck injuries increase (p<0.001). Injury patterns and injured structures also show differences subject to dance styles (p< 0.001). In classical dance the most commonly sustained injuries are due to intrinsic factors with the significance of extrinsic factors increasing the more dancers diverge from defined classical dance techniques. The results shown in the study clarify the enormous dance-style related differences in traumatic injuries sustained by dancers. These differences support the development of dance-style related injury prevention measures and suggest further investigations with the focus being placed on the influence of organizational structures (e.g. number of performances) as well as on the working environments.

The Export Information System: An Empirical Investigation of Its Antecedents and Performance Outcomes

Marketing literature has widely acknowledged the significant contribution of information-processing activities to export organizations’ success. The export information system (EIS) comprises four key dimensions: information sources, information acquisition, information dissemination, and information utilization. The current research develops and empirically tests a comprehensive conceptual framework that assesses (1) the chain of effects linking the four key dimensions of the EIS, (2) the influence of organizational structure (i.e., formalization and centralization) on the efficiency of export information dissemination, and (3) the relationship between the EIS and export performance. The authors also investigate the moderating effects of certain environmental forces (i.e., market turbulence and intensity of competition). The findings support the critical role of information processing in the success of small and medium-sized exporters. The authors conclude by discussing the study's implications for academic researchers and practitioners as well as directions for further research in the field.

The Influence of Organizational Structure On The Business Intelligence Implementation Process (Focused in Canadian And Russian Enterprises Based in China)

The Influence of Organizational Structure On The Business Intelligence Implementation Process (Focused in Canadian And Russian Enterprises Based in China)