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Showing papers on "Resource dependence theory published in 1972"


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482 citations


01 Jan 1972
TL;DR: In this paper, the concept of "competence" is analyzed into four components: adaptability, reality-testing, identity, and integration, and each of these components is discussed.
Abstract: : The paper, in the field of organizational theory, deals with critical needs of organizations to cope with external stress and changes. The concept of 'competence' is analyzed into components--adaptability, reality-testing, identity, and integration. Each of these components is discussed. Data are presented from a project which had the objective of determining the contribution of each of the components of competence, and of competence as a whole, to organizational effectiveness.

1 citations