Schwaninger, MarkusMarkusSchwaninger2023-04-132023-04-132007-08-01https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/8037810.1108/03684920710746977Purpose: This paper seeks to propose an innovative approach to the assessment of the effectiveness of organizational structures. Design/methodology/approach: Explores a concept fro the measurement of the fractal dimensionality of living organisms, applying it from biology to social organizations. Findings: The fractal dimensionality of an organization normally lies in the range of 2.2-2.3, if it is optimal. Research limitations/implications: The paper's limitations lie in the fact that it is not yet based on experimental evidence from real-world organizations. Originality/value: The findings of this paper give valuable impetus to the methodology of organizing.enOptimization techniquesOrganizationsCyberneticsSystems theoryjournal article