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- Title
Human Nature, Organizations, and Management Theory.
- Authors
Sullivan, Jeremiah J.
- Abstract
Four theories of human nature characterize the deeply embedded belief structures of organizational life. Depending on which theory is dominant, organizational members may take a "democratic," "modern," "totalitarian," or "hermeneutic" perspective of human nature. These theories influence organizational structuring and guide managerial behavior. By using models of human nature, organizational researchers can add to explanatory theory in the sociology of organizations. In addition, research issues regarding organizational control and decision making can be seen in a new light.
- Subjects
HUMAN ecology -- Social aspects; ORGANIZATIONAL behavior; ORGANIZATIONAL structure; LOCUS of control; ORGANIZATIONAL sociology; ROLE expectation; INTERORGANIZATIONAL relations; INDUSTRIAL management &; society; CORPORATE culture; SOCIOLOGY of corporations
- Publication
Academy of Management Review, 1986, Vol 11, Issue 3, p534
- ISSN
0363-7425
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5465/AMR.1986.4306210