Showing papers in "Academy of Management Journal in 1972"
TL;DR: The open systems model has stimulated many new conceptualizations in organization theory and management practice, and has been proposed as a basis for the unification of science.
Abstract: General systems theory has been proposed as a basis for the unification of science. The open systems model has stimulated many new conceptualizations in organization theory and management practice....
471 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors attempt to validate and extend a study by Thune & House on the performance of formal planners vs informal planners and a new independent variable, profits, was used to cross-validate the results.
Abstract: This study is an attempt to validate and extend a study by Thune & House on the performance of formal planners vs informal planners. A new independent variable, profits, was used to cross-validate ...
176 citations
TL;DR: In this article, it is hypothesized that the extent of external influence from specific organizations in the environment affects managerial behavior in organizations, and that organizational behavior is affected by influences from external organizations.
Abstract: Managerial behavior in organizations probably is affected by influences from external organizations in the environment. It is hypothesized that the extent of external influence from specific organi...
97 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the use of the Delphi method in long-range technological forecasting is reported, and the author's opinions regarding the recruitment of professionals for Delphi experimentation are presented.
Abstract: The article reports on the use of the Delphi method in long-range technological forecasting. The author's opinions regarding the recruitment of professionals for Delphi experimentation are presente...
95 citations
TL;DR: The Contingency Theory of organizations holds that the "optimum" organization structure is primarily dependent on the external environment of the enterprise as discussed by the authors, and that stable environmental conditions call for "optimal" organization structures.
Abstract: The “Contingency Theory” of organizations holds that the “optimum” organization structure is primarily dependent on the external environment of the enterprise. Stable environmental conditions call ...
91 citations
TL;DR: This article investigated the relationship between Machiavellian orientation and several job-related correlates among 150 managers in a large manufacturing firm and found that Machiavellian orientation was correlated with job related correlates.
Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between Machiavellian orientation and several job-related correlates among 150 managers in a large manufacturing firm. The findings indicate that Machiavell...
77 citations
TL;DR: This paper investigated the relative adequacy of six modes of group decision-making: Averaged decision, leader decision, committee decision, majority vote, consensus, consensus and committee decision.
Abstract: This study investigated the relative adequacy of six modes of group decision-making: (1) Averaged Decision, (2) Leader Decision, (3) Committee Decision, (4) Majority Vote, (5) Consensus, and (6) Co...
65 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the accuracy of the subordinate's perceptions of what his superior expects of him and the extent to which the subordinate complies with the superior's expectations was studied in four industrial settings.
Abstract: In this study of 142 managerial dyads in four industrial settings, the accuracy of the subordinate's perceptions of what his superior expects of him and the extent to which the subordinate complies...
62 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the problem of obtaining judgments from individual group members and combining these individual judgments to arrive at a group decision according to a process which minimizes the number of judgments.
Abstract: This paper is concerned with the problem of obtaining judgments from individual group members and combining these individual judgments to arrive at a group decision according to a process which min...
40 citations
TL;DR: The authors examines some of the values and assumptions of General Systems Theory (GST) in an attempt to show that many concepts composing GST constitute non-refutable hypotheses which serve the purpose of general systems theory.
Abstract: This essay examines some of the values and assumptions of General Systems Theory (GST) in an attempt to show that: (1) Many concepts composing GST constitute nonrefutable hypotheses which serve the...
32 citations
TL;DR: The Matrix model of organizational analysis and a partial empirical test of its descriptive validity are presented and the model, concerned with the impact of technology and personal discretion, is shown to be valid.
Abstract: This paper presents the Matrix model of organizational analysis and a partial empirical test of its descriptive validity. The model, concerned with the impact of technology and personal discretion ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors deal with the knowledge utilization process in management and organization and relate the concepts of knowledge flow to management education and development, and primary attention is given to the primary attention.
Abstract: This article deals with the knowledge utilization process in management and organization and relates the concepts of knowledge flow to management education and development. Primary attention is giv...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors attempt to determine whether differences exist in the perception of the first level manager's authority as seen by the first-level manager and his immediate superior, and find that the perceived authority differs between the two.
Abstract: This study attempts to determine whether differences exist in the perception of the first-level manager's authority as seen by the first-level manager and his immediate superior. It also attempts t...
TL;DR: The article as mentioned in this paper provides some historical background information on the article "Living Systems: The Organization", by James G. Miller, published in the 1972 issue of the periodical "34;Behavioral Scien...
Abstract: The article provides some historical background information on the article “Living Systems: The Organization,” by James G. Miller, published in the 1972 issue of the periodical “34;Behavioral Scien...
TL;DR: General System(s) Theory (GST) has failed to deliver because of its own basic assumptions as discussed by the authors, which compels us to impersonalize all social interaction, thus making it impossible to realize ourselv...
Abstract: General System(s) Theory (GST) has failed to deliver because of its own basic assumptions. Hierarchy compels us to impersonalize all social interaction, thus making it impossible to realize ourselv...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that traditional analytic methods of science are inadequate when a system composed of interrelated parts is being investigated, and they argue, on the contrary, that modern analytic methods are insufficient when such systems are being investigated.
Abstract: Systems theorists maintain that the traditional analytic methods of science are inadequate when a system composed of interrelated parts is being investigated. This paper argues, on the contrary, th...
TL;DR: The article as mentioned in this paper presents a reply to comments made by Daniel Robey on the author's article "A Cross-Cultural Perspective of Supervisory Values,” in the March 1972 issue.
Abstract: The article presents a reply to comments made by Daniel Robey on the author's article “A Cross-Cultural Perspective of Supervisory Values,” in the March 1972 issue. Robey's comments claimed that be...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss Berlo's model of communication and apply it to behavioral theories of Maslow, Herzberg, and McGregor, and outline it into six stages: the communi...
Abstract: The article discusses Berlo's model of communication and applies it to behavioral theories of Maslow, Herzberg, and McGregor. Berlo's model of communication is outlined into six stages: the communi...
TL;DR: In this paper, international firms from different countries exhibit distinct geographic expansion and ownership preferences, and the subsidiary operations in the United States also reflect differences by parent companies in terms of ownership preferences.
Abstract: International firms from different countries exhibit distinct geographic expansion and ownership preferences. The subsidiary operations in the United States also reflect differences by parent natio...
TL;DR: The essence of cybernetic organizations is that they are self-controlling, self-maintaining,Self-realizing.
Abstract: The essence of cybernetic organizations is that they are self-controlling, self-maintaining, self-realizing. Indeed, cybernetics has been characterized as the “science of effective organization,” i...
TL;DR: In this paper, a study on how least preferred co-worker (LPC) questionnaire scores of leaders and followers can affect industrial relations is presented. LPC scores are used to measure leadership styles.
Abstract: The article presents a study on how least preferred co-worker (LPC) questionnaire scores of leaders and followers can affect industrial relations. LPC scores are used to measure leadership styles s...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on the results of a study of the attitudes of international chief executives toward supervisory values and practices, which is part of a larger study of attitud...
Abstract: This paper reports on the results of a study of the attitudes of international chief executives toward supervisory values and practices. As such, this paper is part of a larger study of the attitud...
TL;DR: Two groups of subjects, one with advanced quantitative training, the other with little or no quantitative training were exposed to an interactive-decision simulation gaming model to study the impact of quantitative training on decision-making skills in the real world.
Abstract: In this study, two groups of subjects, one with advanced quantitative training, the other with little or no quantitative training, were exposed to an interactive-decision simulation gaming model to...
TL;DR: Chan K. Hahn as discussed by the authors is an Assistant Professor of Management at Bowling Green State University and is an active member of the Academy of Management, AIDS, and NAPM.
Abstract: *Chan K. Hahn (Ph.D. Ohio State University) is Assistant Professor of Management at Bowling Green State University. He is an active member of the Academy of Management, AIDS, and NAPM. Warren C. Waterhouse (Ph.D. Northwestern University) is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Management at Bowling Green State University. He is past vice president of SAM University Division, and he also is an active member of the Academy of Management and ASTD.
TL;DR: A case study designed to examine the degree of congruence in management attitudes and socioeconomic background factors between executive superiors and executive subordinates, tested the hypothesis that there is a correlation between the two factors as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A case study designed to examine the degree of congruence in management attitudes and socioeconomic background factors between executive superiors and executive subordinates, tested the hypothesis ...
TL;DR: The relationship between early Chinese ideas and organizational theories is discussed in this paper, where the authors examine the idea of human nature in organizational theory and management theory, and that human nature can be seen as a metaphor for human nature.
Abstract: The article discusses the relationship between early Chinese ideas and organizational theories. The author examines the idea of human nature in organizational theory and management theory, and that...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on nine group leaders of matched engineering design groups and found that a significant negative correlation between the group leaders' technical competence and their managerial role was found.
Abstract: This study focuses on nine group leaders of matched engineering design groups. A significant negative correlation was found between the group leaders' technical competence and their managerial role...
TL;DR: In this article, the relevance of factors in both the external and internal environment on organizational efforts to incorporate the disadvantaged into the workforce is discussed, drawing attention to the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Abstract: This paper draws attention to the relevance of factors in both the external and internal environment on organizational efforts to incorporate the disadvantaged into the workforce. Of particular imp...