This book presents an integrated view of the three main approaches to organization – classical, human relations and systems – showing what each has of value to contribute and how they complement each other. The three approaches are introduced, followed by critical analysis. The main classical problems are reviewed in the light of the systems approach. Finally there is a comparative summary in tabular form, an illustrative systems study and a decision schedule.
Business Organization (RLE: Organizations) | John O'Shaughnessy (Author)| Routledge
Table of Contents
Chapter I. Introduction
Approaches to Organization, Setting Objectives, Time Span Covered by Objectives, Coverage, Primary Objective, Profit, Secondary Objectives: Marketing, Product Innovation, Efficiency, Departmental Objectives, Difficulties in Setting Objectives.
Chapter II. The Classical Approach
Determining Objectives, Grouping Activities, Span of Control, Grouping to Achieve Economies of Scale, Grouping to Achieve Co-Ordination, Grouping by Nature of Activity, Conflict of Factors, Co-Ordination and Committees, Co-Ordination and Divisionalization, Delegating Authority, Decentralization and Divisionalization, Specifying Responsibility or Accountability for Performance, Establishing Relationships, Work Organization.
Chapter III. The Human Relations Approach
Individual Needs and Wants, Behaviour of Work Groups, Behaviour of the Supervisor, Inter-Group Behaviour, Human Relations and Classical Organization Problems.
Chapter VI. The Systems Approach
Systems Definition, Systems Approach to Organization, Specifying Objectives, Listing the Sub-Systems, or Main Decision Areas, Analysing the Decision Areas and Establishing Information Needs, Designing the Communication Channels for the Information Flow, Grouping Decision Areas to Minimize Communications Burden, The Systems Contribution to Classical Organization Problems.
Postscript And Summary
Appendix I. Illustrative Systems Study
Appendix II. Decision Schedule
References
Index
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