Gaining Advanced Manufacturing Technologies' Benefits: The Roles of Organization Design and Culture

The literature on advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) shows that a wide range of outcomes have been experienced by organizations that have adopted these technologies. These outcomes range from implementation failure to increased productivity and enhanced organizational flexibility. The roles t...

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Published in:The Academy of Management review 1992-10, Vol.17 (4), p.701
Main Authors: Zammuto, Raymond F., O'Connor, Edward J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced manufacturing technologies
Automation
Corporate culture
Flexible manufacturing systems
Implementations
Production planning
Productivity
Software
Technology
Theory
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Summary:The literature on advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) shows that a wide range of outcomes have been experienced by organizations that have adopted these technologies. These outcomes range from implementation failure to increased productivity and enhanced organizational flexibility. The roles that organization design and culture play in the varying levels of success experienced by organizations that adopt AMTs are examined. A number of hypotheses are presented on the relationships among culture, structure, and implementation outcomes based on the competing values model of organizational culture. These research findings can help managers assess the likelihood that implementation will be successful, and a better understanding of the relationships among culture, structure, and implementation may increase managers' ability to make wise choices regarding how these resources are utilized.
ISSN:0363-7425
1930-3807
DOI:10.2307/258805