Modularity in organizational structure: the reconfiguration of internally developed and acquired business units
研究了企业如何重新配置内部开发与收购的业务单元，发现两者在变革中扮演不同角色，且企业认为重组有益。
Abstract This paper explores changes in organizational structure and distinguishes between units' origins. Unit reconfiguration is the addition of units to, deletion of units from, and recombination of units within the firm. This study compares the reconfiguration of internally developed vs. acquired units, explores what forms of unit recombination are common, and observes whether firms pursue recombination before divestiture. Theoretical support is drawn from the dynamic capabilities perspective, research on modular organizational systems, and strategy–structure literature. The findings are that acquired and internally developed units serve different roles in the process of change, and that firms perceive reconfiguration to be beneficial. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.