Fraunhofer-GesellschaftThe Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s major international research organizations. An undertaking of this size and significance needs a decentralized organizational structure which nevertheless incorporates line functions that allow it to develop an efficient strategic orientation on the basis of centralized control mechanisms.
Structure and Organization of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Structure of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Although the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is basically a decentralized organization, its structure also allows for a centrally agreed strategy and effective centralized management. Various constituent bodies and committees are responsible for coordination, consultation and leadership across the organization as a whole.
- The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is organized as one legal entity; all institutes are therefore legally dependent.
- Legal form: association registered under German law (e. V.)
- Tax status: nonprofit