Optimal organisational design for regulatory bodies: the case of the competition commission of India

Abstract

This paper suggests the optimal organisational structure for the Competition Authority of India (CCI), the principal competition regulatory body in India. Initially CCI could adopt a functional structure. Next, when its environment is likely to be more complex but segmented it should transition to a divisional structure. In the long run, when it will probably face a complex and dynamic environment it should adopt the matrix structure as the permanent form.