Showing papers in "Academy of Management Journal in 1967"
TL;DR: In this article, the personal value systems of 1072 American managers were studied for their contribution to the understanding of managers and their behavior, and a theoretical model for analyzing the impact of values on managers' behavior was proposed.
Abstract: The personal value systems of 1072 American managers are studied for their contribution to the understanding of managers and their behavior. A theoretical model for analyzing the impact of values o...
498 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared four levels of organizational goal-based personal value systems of American managers and found that the four levels correspond to the same personal value system of American Managers.
Abstract: This study complements the Journal March issue article by the author on “Personal Value Systems of American Managers.” In the current analysis the author compares four levels of organizational goal...
106 citations
TL;DR: The concept of interface is new to organization theory as mentioned in this paper, and it is defined as the "interaction between two organizations, within themselves a system, must cooperate with other organizations".
Abstract: The concept of interface is new to organization theory. What happens when autonomous organizations, within themselves a system, must cooperate with other organizations? Interface is defined as the ...
76 citations
TL;DR: Despite their relatively recent introduction business games seem to have made a real contribution in the area of management development as discussed by the authors and further progress should be made in measuring and validating their performance.
Abstract: Despite their relatively recent introduction business games seem to have made a real contribution in the area of management development. Further progress should be made in measuring and validating ...
76 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the dual authority problem created by the implementation of the project management technique in R&D organization is discussed and the basic findings demonstrated that the use of an ambiguou...
Abstract: This report discusses the dual authority problem created by the implementation of the project management technique in R & D organization. The basic findings demonstrated that the use of an ambiguou...
43 citations
TL;DR: This article is a theoretical model dealing with group structures and processes for decision-making in instances of “programmed,” “creative” and “compromise” problem solving.
Abstract: This article is a theoretical model dealing with group structures and processes for decision-making in instances of “programmed,” “creative” and “compromise” problem solving.
41 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the relationship between the administrative ratio and the organization size of 36 hospitals and found that a significant negative correlation was found, supporting conclusions of earlier studies.
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between the administrative ratio and the organization size of 36 hospitals. A significant negative correlation was found, supporting conclusions of earlier studies.
29 citations
TL;DR: The primary purpose of this paper is to facilitate a more systematic approach to development of a single theory of administration from the present formal and informal theories.
Abstract: The primary purpose of this paper is to facilitate a more systematic approach to development of a single theory of administration from the present formal and informal theories. It limits its focus ...
26 citations
TL;DR: In this article, three types of managers, technical managers, institutional managers, cope with uncertainty in the environment, and technical managers strive to rationally produce the firm's output. But they do not have the ability to predict the future.
Abstract: DIGEST OF THE ARTICLE: There are three types of managers. Technical managers strive to rationally produce the firm's output. Institutional managers cope with uncertainty in the environment. Organiz...
23 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors survey 520 managers above the first-line supervisor level and conclude that managerial skills are neither universal nor unique to individual jobs and neither is there any empirical eviden...
Abstract: The author surveys 520 managers above the first-line supervisor level and concludes that managerial skills are neither universal nor unique to individual jobs. Neither is there any empirical eviden...
20 citations
TL;DR: A multinational enterprise operates in a plurality of dynamic environments as mentioned in this paper and its organizational structure must consist of two parts: (1) a nationally and culturally decentralized base de-centralized organization, and (2) a globally and locally decentralized organization.
Abstract: A multinational enterprise operates in a plurality of dynamic environments. Its organizational structure, therefore, must consist of two parts: (1) a nationally and culturally decentralized base de...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss prescientific biases influencing the concepts that theorists develop or judge to be legitimate and discuss some of these biases in the context of the administration of the United States.
Abstract: Interdisciplinary approaches to administration may foster prescientific biases influencing the concepts that theorists develop or judge to be legitimate. This article discusses some of these biases.
TL;DR: Very little significant research has been conducted on the university as an organized activity as mentioned in this paper, and the concept of central administrative control is used as the basis for most of this work. But this study helps to fill some of this void.
Abstract: Very little significant research has been conducted on the university as an organized activity. This study helps to fill some of this void. The concept of central administrative control is used as ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe, analyzes, and classifies methodologies that have been employed in developing certain management and organization theories, and examine the effects of methodology on organizational theories.
Abstract: This paper describes, analyzes, and classifies methodologies that have been employed in developing certain management and organization theories. The authors also examine the effects of methodology ...
TL;DR: This paper presents a meta-modelling framework that automates the very labor-intensive and therefore time-heavy and expensive process of manually cataloging and cataloging individual neurons in the response of an animal to a stimulus.
Abstract: Along with rapidly growing knowledge in the area of organizational behavior, there is a growing interest in formulating organization theories in more precise and predictive models than verbal theor...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors use a proposition-strategy-consequence analysis as a vehicle for presenting behavioral science findings in a form useful to the designer or administrator of a professional development system.
Abstract: The paper uses a proposition-strategy-consequence analysis as a vehicle for presenting behavioral science findings in a form useful to the designer or administrator of a professional development system.
TL;DR: In light of the growing use of formal organizational arrangements for long-range planning, the authors examines the structure, functions, and personnel requirements of a number of these organization structures, and presents a study examining the structure and functions of these organizations.
Abstract: In light of the growing use of formal organizational arrangements for long-range planning, this study examines the structure, functions, and personnel requirements of a number of these organization...
TL;DR: In this article, a leadership model which can be used in determining the demands of their situation is described, which can help leaders determine the situational needs of their situations and can be applied to any situation.
Abstract: Few theoretical frameworks have been developed to help leaders determine the demands of their situation This article, describes a leadership model which can be used in determining the situational
TL;DR: In a study of 72 social fraternities, the author found that there was a significant positive relationship between the degree to which these organizations used selected managerial practices and the... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In a study of 72 social fraternities, the author found that there was a significant positive relationship between the degree to which these organizations used selected managerial practices and the ...
TL;DR: This paper explored available evidence, and from the mixed picture, proposed a n-gram model for the dominance of the Organization Scientist in industrial research and development, based on Whyte's "Organization Scientist" theory.
Abstract: Does the “Organization Scientist,” as postulated by William H. Whyte, dominate industrial research and development? This article explores available evidence, and from the mixed picture proposes a n...
TL;DR: In this paper, a predictor battery and criterion measures are developed and interrelated with the second phase of a continuing study of managerial effectiveness, and the authors report the design of and data generated by this study.
Abstract: This study reports the design of and data generated by the second phase of a continuing study of managerial effectiveness. A predictor battery and criterion measures are developed and interrelated ...
TL;DR: One of the most outstanding authorities in the field of management theory makes some pertinent comments on a September, 1966, Journal article by James L. Gibson.
Abstract: One of the most outstanding authorities in the field of management theory makes some pertinent comments on a September, 1966, Journal article by James L. Gibson. Among the premises questioned by Co...
TL;DR: In response to the September 1967 article "The Manager and his job skills" by Kenneth McLennan as discussed by the authors, the authors of this article presented a letter to the editor in response to their article.
Abstract: The article presents a letter to the editor in response to the September 1967 article “The Manager and His Job Skills,” by Kenneth McLennan.
TL;DR: The relationship of work role involvement to job characteristics with higher-order need satisfaction potential was investigated in this paper, where the authors presented abstracts of studies on business management, including "The Relationship of Work Role Involvement to Job Characteristics with Higher-Order Need Satisfaction Potential".
Abstract: The article presents abstracts of studies on business management, including “The Relationship of Work Role Involvement to Job Characteristics With Higher-Order Need Satisfaction Potential', by John...
TL;DR: Substantial organizational modifications are taking place in a number of areas of process related industries where, as in steel production, many features of the newer technologies are incorporated as discussed by the authors, as in the steel industry.
Abstract: Substantial organizational modifications are taking place in a number of areas of process related industries where, as in steel production, many features of the newer technologies are incorporated....
TL;DR: In this paper, the most promising areas for future development lie in the synthesis of existing information from similar fields of endeavor, and too little attention has been paid by scholars with certain spe...
Abstract: One of the most promising areas for future development lies in the synthesis of existing information from similar fields of endeavor. Too little attention has been paid by scholars with certain spe...
TL;DR: Although traditional methods of selection of personnel have accomplished a great deal in predicting job performance, the perspective of these methods is too narrow and a behavioral modicum is needed.
Abstract: Although traditional methods of selection of personnel have accomplished a great deal in predicting job performance, the perspective of these methods is too narrow In this article a behavioral mod
TL;DR: This article presented abstracts of dissertations on management, including the influence of organizational behavior on problem-solving, by James W. Walker, and the Occupational Ability of French and English-English workers.
Abstract: The article presents abstracts of dissertations on management, including “Influences of Organizational Behavior on Problem Solving,” by James W. Walker, “Occupational Ability of French and English-...
TL;DR: McLennan's paper "The Manager and his job skills" from the September 1967 issue of The New York Times as mentioned in this paper is a classic example of such a paper and can be found here.
Abstract: The article presents a letter to the editor regarding Kenneth McLennan's paper titled “The Manager and His Job Skills,” from the September 1967 issue.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss deans of schools of business administration, and what qualifications and qualities they are likely to have in order to be hired, and how to measure a dean's effec...
Abstract: The article discusses deans of schools of business administration, and what qualifications and qualities they are likely to have in order to be hired. The article asks how to measure a dean's effec...