Das Heft bietet einen kurzen Uberblick uber die geschichtliche Entwicklnug des Internationalen Managements sowie neuere Ergebnisse aus der internationalen Forschung.

This book describes the use of matrix structures in large, complex organizations such as MNCs. Using an information-processing perspective of organization design, it develops a more comprehensive theory for fitting the structural configurations of matrix structures to key characteristics of firm strategy. Empirical research by the authors supports this theoretical framework. In addition to structural configuration, Understanding Matrix Structures identifies and develops the mode of decision making within a matrix as an important second dimension of matrix structure design. It can be either...