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1Joiner Associates Inc., Madison, WI.
The Journal of Business Strategy
|October 5, 1993
Summary
Effective organizational strategy requires managing all components as a unified system. This approach ensures individual elements work cohesively towards achieving overarching common goals for success.
Area of Science:
- Management Science
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Organizations function as complex systems with interconnected parts.
- Effective management is crucial for aligning diverse elements toward shared objectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the strategic imperative of viewing an organization as an integrated system.
- To outline the role of a strategist in unifying organizational components.
Main Methods:
- Systems thinking approach to organizational analysis.
- Holistic management principles.
Main Results:
- Successful organizations are managed holistically, not in silos.
- A strategist acts as a central coordinator, integrating disparate functions.
Conclusions:
- Viewing an organization as a system is fundamental to strategic success.
- Coordinated efforts of all elements are essential for achieving common goals.
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