From Machine to Network: Evolution of the Administrative Structure in 7 Key Paradigms

Abstract

The objective of this study is to explore the evolution of the administrative structure through a comparative analysis of its main paradigms. Unlike reviews that are limited to a linear description of theories, this work addresses a knowledge gap by offering a structural analysis that deconstructs each model into its essential components. A qualitative methodology with an interpretive paradigm was used, along with the technique of documentary and bibliographic review, which allowed for a deep comparative analysis. The main finding is that the evolution of paradigms is not a simple succession, but a process of adaptation and accumulation of complexity, where each model integrates and redefines the structural elements of its predecessors. In conclusion, modern management has transcended the rigidity of a single model to become an epistemology of hybridization, where successful leaders eclectically synthesize the components of each paradigm to design dynamic and adaptable organizations for uncertainty.