Network Organizational Structure (a Scientific and Practical Review)
https://doi.org/10.35854/1998-1627-2020-6-613-618
Abstract
The presented study reviews practically relevant research papers in the field of network structures, modern network business models and platforms.
Aim. The study aims to elaborate and explain the concept of network structure and platform and to show the reasons for the progressiveness and potential of network organizational structure at the current stage of socio-economic and scientific development.
Tasks. The authors highlight the main scientific ideas about network structures in business, including significant studies in this area; provide and explain the main terms and definitions and examine the key characteristics of network business structures; characterize “platforms” as an important concept for modern business and show the relationship between platforms and network structures.
Methods. This study uses analysis of information and subsequent synthesis of new knowledge in the form of the authors’ conclusions and a wide range of relevant scientific publications of Russian and foreign authors, including original publications in English and French.
Results. The history of network structures is briefly provided. Definitions and characteristics of such concepts as “network structure” and “platform” in relation to business are provided and explained by the authors.
About the Authors
A. V. Altukhov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexei V. Altukhov Graduate Student, Engineer of the Department of Economics of Innovation
Leninskie gory 1, Bld. 46, Moscow, 119991
S. A. Tishchenko
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey A. Tishchenko Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Economic
Leninskie gory 1, Bld. 46, Moscow, 119991
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Altukhov A.V., Tishchenko S.A. Network Organizational Structure (a Scientific and Practical Review). Economics and Management. 2020;26(6):613-618. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35854/1998-1627-2020-6-613-618
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