Understanding Emergent Organisations
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The paper discusses the effect of information systems on organisational structure. It argues that organisations can be effectively managed only if structures of power, authority, and responsibility are clearly understood. A conceptual framework for analysing these structures is proposed with examples drawn from a UK National Health Service case study.
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