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A Bibliometric Study of the McKinsey 7S Model and Insights from its Application to the Kurukshetra War

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: : This bibliometric analysis discusses the application and impact of the McKinsey 7S Model in organizational management and strategy, drawing a parallel with the context of the Kurukshetra war from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The 7S Model identifies seven crucial internal elements—strategy, structure, systems, style, staff, skills, and shared values—that must align for organizational effectiveness. Through a systematic literature review, this study examines citations across academic and professional literature to explore how organizations utilize the 7S Model to diagnose issues, implement changes, and formulate strategies for improved performance. By paralleling its application to the Kurukshetra war, the analysis offers insights into the enduring relevance and cross-contextual applicability of the 7S Model in diverse organizational and historical settings. Keywords: McKinsey 7S Model, Organizational management, Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Metrics, Kurukshetra War, Mahabharata JEL Classification Number: M10, M12, M19

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14605172

Authors: Shalini Wadhwa, Ramanan Balakrishnan, Abhay Kumar

Institutions: Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, D.Y. Patil University

Language: English

Topic: Management and Organizational Practices

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6931116073

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