Rational Choice Theory and Organizational Theory - A Critique

Klappentext This book addresses a question central to organizational analysis: Given the well-established differences between rational choice and organizational theories, what are the limits of fruitful dialogue and collaboration between the two fields? Rational Choice Theory and Organizational Theory is written in response to the neoclassical economic rational choice theories and organizational economic theories which have emerged in the past decade. Rational choice theory exemplifies a highly abstract, deductive approach characterized by the development of models based on deliberately, rigidly simplified assumptions. In contrast, Mary Zey argues that the empirical validity of the structure of organizations is dependent on the political and economic factors in their environment, including capital and the state, as well as competing and cooperating organizations - an organizational analysis that tends to value description and explanation over prediction. Zusammenfassung Rational Choice Theory and Organizational Theory is written in response to the neo-classical economic rational choice theories and organizational economic theories which have emerged in the past decade and gained center stage in current organizational analysis. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Individual Rationality versus Collective Rationality Basic Characteristics of Rational Choice Models versus Organizational Theories Critique of Rational Choice Theory¿s Explanation of Social Relationships Rational Systems of Organization and Rational Choice Economic Theories of Organizations Criticisms of Rational Choice Models

Product details

• Authors: Mary Zey, Zey Mary
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.02.1998
• EAN: 9780803951365
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-5136-5
• No. of pages: 149
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Organizational theory & behaviour, Social, group or collective psychology, Organizational theory and behaviour, Organizational Theory