Life and Career

Kazuhito Isomura ()
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Kazuhito Isomura: Chuo University

Chapter Chapter 2 in Chester I. Barnard: Innovator of Organization Theory, 2023, pp 15-29 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter aims to examine Barnard’s life and career because Barnard created his theory of organization and management from his experience and observation. First, it explains why Barnard adopted a philosophical approach and built his theory on the basis of his experience. Second, it examines Barnard’s life from his birth to his campus life in Harvard. Third, it illustrates how Barnard started and developed his career. His main career was basically formed at AT & T. However, Barnard was often requested to manage different nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations to contribute to local communities. In particular, his experience at the New Jersey Emergency Relief Administration, and United Service Organizations had a huge impact on Barnard in developing his theory. Fourth, Barnard left AT & T and moved to Rockefeller Foundation, where he engaged in change management. Managing different organizations provided an opportunity for Barnard to implement and reconsider his theory in practice. Finally, the implications of this chapter are summarized.

Keywords: Experience; Theory; Life and career; AT & T; ERA; USO; Rockefeller Foundation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-7039-1_2

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