Management theory by Chester Barnard : an introduction / / Kazuhito Isomura

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910488727603321
• Autore: Isomura Kazuhito
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• ISBN: 981-16-2979-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (119 pages) : illustrations (some color)
• Collana: SpringerBriefs in business
• Disciplina: 658.4092
• Soggetti: Leadership; Management
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Barnard's Basic Philosophy -- 1.2 Barnard's Research Method -- 1.3 Barnard's Organization Theory -- 1.4 Overview of This Book -- References -- 2 The Theory of Specialization -- 2.1 Main Idea of Specialization -- 2.2 The Theory of Specialization -- 2.2.1 The Nature of Specialization -- 2.2.2 The Bases of Specialization -- 2.2.3 Innovation of Specialization -- 2.2.4 Analysis of Purpose -- 2.3 Discussion -- References -- 3 The Theory of Incentive -- 3.1 Main Idea of Incentive -- 3.2 The Theory of Incentive -- 3.2.1 The Significance of Incentive -- 3.2.2 Different Types of Incentive -- 3.2.3 The Method of Incentives -- 3.2.4 The Method of Persuasion -- 3.2.5 Economy of Incentives -- 3.3 Discussion -- References -- 4 The Theory of Authority and Communication -- 4.1 Main Idea of Authority and Communication -- 4.2 The Theory of Authority and Communication -- 4.2.1 Source of Authority -- 4.2.2 Definition of Authority -- 4.2.3 The Basic Conditions of Accepting Authority -- 4.2.4 The Condition of Securing Enduring Cooperation -- 4.2.5 The System of Coordination -- 4.2.6 The Principles of Communication System -- 4.2.7 Reconciliation with Legalistic Conceptions -- 4.3 Discussion -- References -- 5 The Theory of Decision-Making -- 5.1 Main Idea of Decision-Making -- 5.2 The Theory of Decision-Making -- 5.2.1 The Nature of Decision-Making -- 5.2.2 The Occasions ; for Decision -- 5.2.3 Evidence of Decisions -- 5.2.4 The Environment of Decision -- 5.2.5 The Theory of Opportunism -- 5.3 Discussion -- References -- 6 The Theory of Executive Function and Process -- 6.1 Main Idea of Executive Function and Process -- 6.2 The Theory of Executive Function and Process -- 6.2.1 The Nature of Executive Function and Process -- 6.2.2 The Maintenance of Organization Communication.; 6.2.3 The Securing of Essential Services from Individuals -- 6.2.4 The Formulation of Purpose and Objectives -- 6.2.5 Organizational Effectiveness -- 6.2.6 Organizational Efficiency -- 6.3 Discussion -- References -- 7 The Theory of Executive Responsibility and Leadership -- 7.1 Main Idea of Executive Responsibility and Leadership -- 7.2 The Theory of Executive Responsibility and Leadership -- 7.2.1 The Nature of Executive Responsibility and Leadership -- 7.2.2 The Definition of Morality and Responsibility -- 7.2.3 The Nature of Executive Responsibility -- 7.2.4 Creative Functions of Executives -- 7.2.5 The Power of Leadership to Develop a Cooperative System -- 7.3 Discussion -- References -- 8 Conclusion -- 8.1 Summary and Implications -- 8.2 Conclusions -- References -- Appendix Selected Reading List for Deepening Understanding of Barnard's Work.