INFORMATION THEORY AND ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Abstract

This paper explores, using information theoretic concepts, the problem of how organizations should be structured in order to minimize the loss and distortion of information. Account is taken of the fact that the objectives of the collectors of information may be different from those who need the information to help them make decisions. The benefits to be obtained from such innovations as liaison roles, task forces, etc., have been explained and the advantages and disadvantages of a product‐based organization over a functional‐based organization examined.

Citation

WILLMER, M.A.P. (1977), "INFORMATION THEORY AND ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE", Kybernetes, Vol. 6 No. 4, pp. 277-287. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb005461