Less-hierarchical organizations
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A3 Kirjan tai muun kokoomateoksen osa
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Regarding innovativeness, the literature recognizes several advantages associated with less-hierarchical, decentralized structures. At the heart of this is the ability of a self-organizing structure to respond to change and to start creating ideas and initiatives on the go. This responsiveness relies on employees’ intrinsic motivation, autonomous teams, and a more flexible and porous organizational design. To support this, less-hierarchical organizations decentralize most managerial positions by redistributing managerial functions across different roles, teams, mandates and practices. To function as a system, the less-hierarchical organization requires more democratic structures and collaborative practices.Description
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Salovaara, P & Martela, F 2025, Less-hierarchical organizations. in P Eriksson, T Montonen, P-M Laine & A Hannula (eds), Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management. Edward Elgar, pp. 96-100. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035306459.00034