PA 502

Shafritz and Ott’s Classics of Organization Theory identified nine periods of organizational thought. Please provide a detailed summary of five (5) periods; two of which must be the Classical and Neo-Classical eras. Include in your summary at least two scholars’ school of thought for EACH period. Be sure to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each period as well as some comparisons between periods (i.e. classical theory vs neoclassical). Conclude your thoughts on each period by operati...

Most often, values are reinforced in public declarations, like the aptly named list of core values, but also in the common phrases and norms individuals repeat often. Shared basic assumptions are the bedrock of organizational culture. They are the beliefs and behaviors so deeply embedded that they can sometimes go unnoticed. Basic assumptions manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Sometimes they are reflected in the espoused values and in artifacts, sometimes not. But when basic organizationa...