 The Theory of SpecializationKazuhito Isomura ()
Chapter Chapter 2 in Management Theory by Chester Barnard, 2021, pp 9-19 from Springer Abstract: Abstract Barnard’s organization and management theory is based on his conceptual scheme which comprises two major concepts: structural and dynamic. Specialization is important because it bridges two major concepts. Firstly, this chapter explains the differences between three similar ideas: division of labor, specialization, and functionalization. It then points out five bases of specialization: geographical, temporal, associational, objective, and methodological. Thirdly, it argues that creating the proper combination of the five specializations is the art of organizing that increases organization effectiveness, and that specialization is equivalent to creating unit organizations. Finally, the chapter explains that specialization is a process to analyze the whole purpose and break it down into intermediate and detailed purposes: therefore, specialization relates to constructing a complex formal organization by linking ends and means. Keywords: Specialization; Place; Time; Association; Material; Process; Innovation; Art of organizing; Unit organization; Analysis of purpose (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:spbrcp:978-981-16-2979-2_2 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2979-2_2 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in SpringerBriefs in Business from Springer |
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