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Kazuhito Isomura ()
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Chapter Chapter 8 in Management Theory by Chester Barnard, 2021, pp 105-110 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter summarizes the main points of this book and then presents some conclusions. Barnard constructs his management theory on the basis of his organization theory. Barnard’s book, The functions of the executive, aims to clarify what executives should do, and how and why; he argues his management theory through examining how executive function is related to the conditions of the establishment, survival, and development of a formal organization. The conditions of establishing a formal organization are a common purpose, a willingness to cooperate, and communication; they are closely related to specialization, incentives, authority and communication, and decision-making. The conditions of a formal organization’s survival are effectiveness and efficiency; they are mainly related to executive function and process. The condition of developing a formal organization is morality; it is concerned with executive responsibility and leadership. Barnard approaches his management theory from the viewpoint of science, art, and values. Thus, this book concludes that Barnard’s management theory is founded on an analytical, synthetic and esthetic, and ethical approach.

Keywords: Organization theory; Management theory; The conditions of establishment; Survival; Development of a formal organization; Science; Art; Values (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2979-2_8

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