THE ANALYSIS OF GOALS IN COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS

作者: Charles Perrow

DOI: 10.2307/2090570

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摘要: An understanding of organizational behavior requires close examination the goals organization reflected in operating policies. To reach a first approximation operative goals, scheme is proposed which links technology and growth stages to major task areas-capital, legitimization, skills, coordination-which predict power structure thence limits range goals. The illustration utility provided by voluntary general hospitals; other non-voluntary service organizations are discussed, these terms, as well profit-making organizations. SOCIAL scientists have produced rich body knowledge about many aspects large-scale organizations, yet there comparatively few studies For full their personnel, analysis would seem be critical. Two things impeded such analysis. Studies morale, turnover, informal organization, communication, supervisory practices, etc., been guided an over-rationalistic point

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