An analysis provides a framework for understanding better the management of organizational growth and transitions in the long-term, based on 3 models.  The first 2 are models of organizational functioning - an organizational effectiveness model and an organizational life-cycle model.  Related to these, a 3rd one is added- a model for managing organizational transitions.  The analysis discusses 5 key themes in the framework, and 6 critical tasks of organizational success.  It then examines the implications for general management and human resource management.