From Authority to Responsibility

Kazuhito Isomura ()
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Kazuhito Isomura: Chuo University

Chapter Chapter 12 in Chester I. Barnard: Innovator of Organization Theory, 2023, pp 177-194 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter aims to examine how Barnard developed his management theory on the basis of his organization theory. As Chap. 11 pointed out, he added two new concepts of organization: lateral organization and status system. He then attempted to develop his organization theory to take into consideration organizational autonomy. Barnard stated that his management theory is based on his organization theory; therefore, this chapter explores how Barnard attempted to develop his management theory. Barnard suggested that he emphasized authority too much when publishing The Functions of the Executive, and that he underestimated the function of responsibility in coordinating an organization. Therefore, this chapter examines how Barnard shifted his focus from authority to responsivity in his management theory.

Keywords: Authority; USO; Michael Polanyi; Organizational autonomy; Informal organization; Lateral organization; Status system; Responsibility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-7039-1_12

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