organisatorischeconomisch

Organisatorischeconomisch is a German compound term that combines the concepts of “organisatorisch” (organizational) and “economisch” (economic) to describe a field of study and practice focusing on the economic dimensions of organizational structures and processes. The term emerged in the late 20th century within German business administration literature as scholars sought to integrate insights from economics with theories of organizational design, aiming to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation in firms and institutions.

The core idea is that organizational decisions—such as hierarchy, coordination mechanisms, division of labor, and governance—have direct economic consequences that can be analyzed using cost‑benefit reasoning, transaction‑cost economics, and performance measurement. Organisatorischeconomisch thus examines how institutional arrangements influence resource allocation, incentive alignment, and market interactions, and how economic objectives shape organizational forms.

Key topics include the design of incentive systems, the choice between centralised and decentralised structures, the impact of digitalisation on workflow optimisation, and the role of organizational culture in shaping economic outcomes. Empirical research often uses case studies and quantitative models to assess the relationship between organisational variables and financial performance, productivity, or innovation rates.

Critics argue that the approach may over‑emphasise quantifiable outcomes at the expense of social and ethical considerations, and that its reliance on economic rationality can overlook informal networks and power dynamics. Nevertheless, organisatorischeconomisch remains a relevant interdisciplinary framework for managers, policy makers, and scholars interested in aligning organisational design with economic efficiency.