Testing the Organizational Assessment Model of Work Unit Design. A Systems Approach.

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Abstract:

A systems approach to testing contingency theory propositions is presented and used to test as contingency theory of work unit design. Focusing on job satisfaction rather than efficiency, results show an improvement over a previous study that addressed efficiency. Suggestions are made as to the extension of the systems approach and its further refinement. Key words include Contingency theory Organization design Organizational assessment Work unit design Job satisfaction.

Author(s):
Gresnov, C. ; Drazin, R. ; Van De Ven, A. H.
Author Organization(s):
MINNESOTA UNIV MINNEAPOLIS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT RESEARCH CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Interim Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0040

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-8-ONR
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-84-K-0016
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*JOB SATISFACTION, *WORK ELEMENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, MODELS, EFFICIENCY, SYSTEMS APPROACH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
Organizational assessment model, Contingency theory, WUNR170966
Report Date:
1985 Feb 01