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<p>This controversial book strongly criticizes recent developments in the study of organizational structure in the United States. It concentrates on five theories that are fashionable: population-ecology, institutional, resource dependence, agency and transaction costs economics. Each is shown to be flawed, either in its logic, or by studies of actual organizations. These sharply different theories have fragmented the field and present a negative view of managers. Lex Donaldson argues for an integrated theory built around structural contingency theory, that places managers in a more positive light.</p>

Author

Lex Donaldson

Publisher

Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780521479172

Subjects

Sociology, Management, Business