Inovações tecnológicas: o impacto de "just-in-time" na estrutura da empresa

Abstract

This paper examines the configurations of the organizational structure from the point of view of the just-in-time system. The evaluation is directed by the analytical model of Fombrun (1986,1989). The general objetive is to discuss the implications of the Introduced modification, by the technological innovation, within the 3 structured levels under consideration (infrastructure, sociostructure and superstructure), i.e. inside the structuring of the company. The preliminary analysis of structuring configuration is sustained by other theories and empirical studies on the follow-up of introducing just-in-time in companies. As result, the paper sugests that the improvement and the test of the Fombrun model may be positive in understanding the impact of technological innovations.