Some thoughts on the dimensional evolution of producing organizations

Looks at the development of producing organizations, stretching from the earliest sole craftsman through to the modern day. Notes that “two‐dimensional” organizations have evolved over the last 200‐300 years ‐ the dimensions representing hierarchical and process elements. Suggests that a third dimension ‐ inter‐organizational transfer of knowledge ‐ is now emerging and points to future implications of this for the worker, the manager and the organization.