working paper

Structure and Performance: A Critical Review

Publication Date

December 1, 1978

Working Paper

UCI-ITS-WP-78-10

Areas of Expertise

Abstract

Although performance is the quintessential dependent variable in organizational behavior, its association with structure has been largely ignored. Distinctions are drawn between “hard” and “soft” performance criteria, and “structuring” and “structural” dimensions of structure are utilized in the analysis. Recommendations for future research are offered.

Suggested Citation
Dan R. Dalton, Gordon J. Fielding, Lyman W. Porter, Michael J. Spendolini and William D. Todor (1978) Structure and Performance: A Critical Review. Working Paper UCI-ITS-WP-78-10. Institute of Transportation Studies, Irvine. Available at: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/40s7m9b1.