Conceptual analysis demonstrates that alignment among strategy, structure, and management processes determines business survival, indicating that early organizational fit is vital for success.
What determines organizational success or failure—culture? structural characteristics? leadership style? This article argues that success is primarily a product of achieving tight fit (consistency) among strategy, structure and management processes. Hall of Fame companies tend to achieve tight fit early, while misfits (e.g., Chrysler in the 1970s) struggle for survival.
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