regelorganisation
Regelorganisation, often translated as rule-based organization, is a form of organizational design that relies on predefined rules, formal procedures, and standardized work processes to govern behavior and decision-making. In regelorganisation, authority and tasks are codified in documented regulations, job descriptions, and process manuals, and execution follows these rules rather than improvised judgments. The approach aims to create predictability, consistency, and control across activities.
Key features include formalization, extensive documentation, clear separation between planning and execution, standardized workflows, and the
Contexts of use encompass public administration, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and other service sectors where uniformity, traceability,
Relation to other concepts includes bureaucracy, standard operating procedures, process management, and compliance regimes. See also: