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adhocracy  

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  • Adhocracy describes an organizational design whose structure is highly flexible, loosely coupled, and amenable to frequent change. The adhocracy arises out of a need for formal organizations able to recognize, understand, and solve problems in highly complex and turbulent environments. [Source: Encyclopedia of Governance; Adhocracy]

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