2. The Nature and Types of Formal Organizations

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Tables vii
4. Introduction to the Classic Edition ix
5. Preface xxvii
6. 1. Introduction 1
7. 2. The Nature and Types of Formal Organizations 27
8. 3. The Organization and Its Publics 59
9. 4. The Social Structure of Work Groups 87
10. 5. Processes of Communication 116
11. 6. The Role of the Supervisor 140
12. 7. Managerial Control 165
13. 8. The Social Context of Organizational Life 194
14. 9. Organizational Dynamics 222
15. Appendix. Description and Comparison of the Two Welfare Agencies 254
16. Bibliography 258
17. Index of Names 303
18. Index of Topics 306