Definition

A complex system of skilled professionals and managers that oversees and controls large corporate organizations and their operations.

Example

The technostructure of the company includes engineers, scientists, and administrators who make key decisions.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new technostructure they're introducing at work?

Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds like a big change.

I wonder how it will affect our team dynamics and decision-making.

It could really streamline things, but I hope it doesn’t complicate our workflows.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Technostructure → It is formed from "techno-" (from Greek "techne", meaning art or skill) and "structure" (from Latin "structura", meaning a building or arrangement). The word refers to a system or organization that is structured around technology and skilled practices.

Memory Tip

Think of 'techne' meaning skill or art, and 'structure' meaning arrangement — together they describe a system organized around technology and skilled practices.

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