Organization Theory by Chester Barnard: An Introduction

In: SpringerBriefs in Business Ser.

In: SpringerBriefs in business

Abstract

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Barnard's Life and Career -- 1.2 Barnard's Publications -- 1.3 Research Trends on Barnard -- 1.4 Overview of This Book -- References -- 2 The Theory of Cooperative System -- 2.1 Main Idea of Cooperative System -- 2.2 The Theory of Cooperative System -- 2.2.1 The Individual and Organization -- 2.2.2 Cooperative System as a Means of Overcoming Limitations -- 2.2.3 The Development of a Cooperative System -- 2.2.4 Social Factors of a Cooperative System -- 2.2.5 Cooperative System as an Integration of Physical, Biological, and Social Factors -- 2.3 Discussion -- References -- 3 The Theory of Formal Organization -- 3.1 Main Idea of Formal Organization -- 3.2 The Theory of Formal Organization -- 3.2.1 Cooperative System and Formal Organization -- 3.2.2 The Definition of Formal Organization -- 3.2.3 The Nature of Formal Organization -- 3.2.4 The Conditions for Establishing a Formal Organization -- 3.2.5 The Conditions for Survival of a Formal Organization -- 3.3 Discussion -- References -- 4 The Theory of Complex Formal Organization -- 4.1 Main Idea of Complex Formal Organization -- 4.2 The Theory of Complex Formal Organization -- 4.2.1 Superior and Subordinate Organization -- 4.2.2 The Origin and Growth of Organizations -- 4.2.3 The Growth of a Unit Organization -- 4.2.4 The Size Limit of a Unit Organization -- 4.2.5 Executive Organization -- 4.3 Discussion -- References -- 5 The Theory of Informal Organization -- 5.1 Main Idea of Informal Organization -- 5.2 The Theory of Informal Organization -- 5.2.1 The Definition of Informal Organization -- 5.2.2 The Nature of Informal Organization -- 5.2.3 Interdependence of Formal Organization and Informal Organization -- 5.2.4 The Functions of Informal Organization -- 5.2.5 Informal Executive Organization -- 5.3 Discussion -- References.