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Accession Number:
ADA142450
Title:
A Model of Inter-Organizational Influences on Organizational Processes
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept.
Corporate Author:
MICHIGAN UNIV ANN ARBOR INST FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Report Date:
1984-06-01
Pagination or Media Count:
196.0
Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to look for the critical source sources of variance in local Army unit functioning as measured by leader performance and unit effectiveness. The research question was whether the primary sourcesources of inter-unit differences were to be located at the division, brigade, battalion, or company level or were to be explained on the basis of the people who make them up. Findings were that the primary source of variance was to be found in the people themselves-particularly their education and race. Also that the division to which the company belongs and battalion function have some effect, but much less than the companies themselves. Brigades and battalions were found to have little or no impact on organizational climate. Another finding was that demographic effects do not rise in importance when company rather than individual-level data are considered. While various models of organizational functioning were used, the integrated model, which encompasses portions of both the traditional and collaborative models, was found to have the most power in explaining the variance found in this data set. Results suggest that unit effectiveness will be maximized when units are a composed of persons with some amenability to structure and direction and some respect for legitimate authority, and b commanded or led by a style which is collaborative or participative. Author
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
