Rich Burton

Rich Burton is a Professor Emeritus at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he was affiliated with the business administration department and contributed to the strategy area. His research interests include Organizational Design and Computational Organization Theory. Burton earned his DBA from the University of Illinois and served as a professor at Fuqua from 1970 until his retirement in 2013. His academic profile can be accessed through his website and contact details provided.

Richard Burton is a scholar at Duke University specializing in Strategy and organization design. His research explores the intersection of organizational structure, coordination mechanisms, and strategic fit, emphasizing the role of organizational climate and leadership style in influencing firm performance. Burton's work includes studies on equity in technology transfer strategies, the impact of organizational structure on academic patent behavior, and the dynamics of strategic organizational diagnosis. His research also addresses computational modeling in organization science and the effectiveness of virtual teams. His publications highlight the importance of aligning organizational design with strategic goals to enhance performance and adaptability.