The strategy, structure, and processes of the organization

Author: (American) Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow
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Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Countless books and articles come into view and are soon forgotten, like fleeting smoke. Only a few works endure in people's memories, and this book is one of them. First published in 1978, this book was the first to connect strategic management and organizational behavior, two previously separate fields, exerting a profound influence on the study of strategic management and organizational theory. In 2003, Stanford University Press included it in the Stanford Business Classics series for re-publication, elevating it to classic status in the field of strategic management. The theory presented in this book is that a specific market strategy should be served by an organization with a unique structure, technology, and administrative processes. The existing model is supported by this strategy and remains enduring. If the current model of strategy, structure, and processes is recognized, it becomes reasonable to predict the future of the organization. This book pioneers the connection between strategy, structure, process, and the mindset of managers, providing a theoretically and practically valuable model. The book is concise and rigorous, fully reflecting the research style of American positivism. It is a core reference for those dedicated to in-depth study of strategy, organization, and management.