ICOA, Aarhus University, Denmark
Professor Richard M. BURTON Professor Børge OBEL Professor Dorthe DOJBAK HAAKONSSON
Organizational Architecture - what is it? Organizational theory is important for the design knowledge base, but it is incomplete in content and largely silent on the process of design and change. Organizational architecture, on the other hand, is "based on the premise that new theoretical and empirical knowledge can be used to improve organization functioning and performance" (Daft and Lewin, 1990). In that sense, organizational architecture can be thought of as an applied science – a "scientific art" (Thompson, 1967; Snow, Miles and Miles, 2006) – similar to engineering in the physical sciences or medicine in the biological sciences. To achieve this status, we need to develop a theory for application, going beyond the current research focus in organization theory and incorporating many other disciplines. Our goal therefore is to contribute to the understanding of organizational architecture and change. In this workshop, we want to focus on organizational design addressing new questions and using new research concepts, approaches and techniques.
We invite papers on: - organizational learning The methods of organizational design are multiple and include: longitudinal data and analysis, simulation and computational models, field studies of organizations, in depth case studies, and theoretical studies of organizations. THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OVER !!
Please click HERE to download the workshop programme.
We are happy to announce that the best papers presented at the workshop will be offered the opportunity to publish the paper in the 'Journal of Organization Design" (http://www.jorgdesign.net).
The papers will be selected by the Chief editors Professor Charles Snow and Professor Borge Obel who both will be present at the workshop.
The Conference will start on Friday, March 9 at 8:30 am and is scheduled to end at approximately 5 p.m.on the following day. LOCATION : The Hotel Métropole is marvelously well located right in the historical centre of Brussels, just a few steps away from the “Grand-Place”, the “Bourse” and the “Theatre de la Monnaie” and close to the central and north railway stations, that each have direct connections to Brussels International airport. ACCOMMODATION : * Hotel Métropole ***** (conference location) PLEASE BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
To take advantage of these special rates, please mention “EIASM” when making your reservation. However, according to the period of the booking, some better rates could be offered by contacting the hotel directly. We advice you to check on the web site first. Contact : Mr.Chafik HABIB - Tel. : + 32 2 214 24 25 or + 32 2 214 24 26 or + 32 2 2142424 - Fax : 32 2 2180240 Email :info@metropolehotel.be * Hotel NH Atlanta (next door) **** * Citadines Sainte-Catherine Bruxelles Apart'hotel (10 minutes walk) RESOTEL can also help you to find a room at a competitive price : info@resotel.be The fees include participation to the workshop, lunches, morning and afternoon refreshments and VAT
Cancellations made before February 15, 2012 will be reimbursed minus 20% of the total fee. No reimbursement will be possible after that date. Payments should be made by :
ADMINISTRATION Ms. Graziella Michelante - EIASM Conference ManagerEIASM - RUE FOSSÉ AUX LOUPS - 38 - BOX 3 - 1000 BRUSSELS - BELGIUM Tel: +32 2 226 66 62 - Fax: Email: michelante@eiasm.be
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