Coexistence of 'old' and 'new' organizational practices: Transitory phenomenon or enduring feature?

The new organizational forms literature argues that in a dynamic business environment, ‘new’ ways of organizing are required to ensure speed, flexibility and innovation. Originally it was asserted that the ‘new’ organizational practices, after a period of transition, would replace the ‘old’ practices, such as formalization and centralization. An alternative view has emerged recently which argues that ‘old’ and ‘new’ practices are compatible and...