The Occurrence of Structural Hysteresis In Declining Organizations,
提出结构滞后概念框架，解释衰退期组织规模与结构的关系不同于增长期，并探讨参与问题、承诺和联盟政治如何导致结构滞后，对组织理论研究有启示。
Structural hysteresis provides a conceptual framework in which to consider relationships between organization size and structure during periods of decline. The use of this framework, as an extension of current theory, indicates that relationships between size and structure in declining organizations do not parallel those found in growing organizations. Participation problems, commitment, and coalition politics may explain the occurrence of structural hysteresis. Implications for theory and research are discussed.