Loose coupling theory and organizational structure analysis based on dialectical approach: a new approach in jihadi management and Islamic governance
Subject Areas : Jihadi management
sina shahidi
1
(Department of Accounting, Kashan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kashan, Iran)
محسن امینی خوزانی
2
(Department of Financial Economics, Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Azam Sarvi
3
(Department of Accounting, Golpayegan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Golpayegan, Iran)
Meysam Arabzadeh
4
(Assistant Prof. in Accounting, Islamic Azad University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran)
Keywords: Loose coupling theory, dialectical approach, responsiveness, distinctiveness.,
Abstract :
Loose coupling theory emerged as a new approach in management to understand organizational structure and processes in the field of organizational studies. The purpose of this article is to review the studies and researches that have dealt with the theory of loose coupling and analysis of communication in organizational structure. This article is supported by highlighting the concepts related to the theory of loose coupling through two main dimensions of a dialectical approach, i.e. distinctiveness and responsiveness, and it tries to provide a better understanding of organizational issues by providing conceptual clarity about the main characteristics of organizational couplings and its operationalization. help. A loosely coupled structure represents organizational elements that can be linked together in such a way that they are responsive, but retain evidence of separateness and identity. Stronger coupling creates stability, control, and efficiency, while looser coupling creates flexibility, adaptation, and innovation. Studies show that the main concepts studied around this perspective include coupling components, coupling types, and coupling forms, which are analyzed according to the dialectical relationship between distinctiveness and responsiveness.
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