What is an organization?
- Enterprise
- Division of work
- Social structure, individuals, goals
What is the relationship between individuals and an organization?
- An organization is an extension of individuals.
- Individuals are actors of an organization.
Scientific Management
- Centered around function and efficiency
- Management by analyzing and synthesizing empirical workflow to achieve organizational
goals in regards to logical positivism
- Finding one best way
Generic Tradition
- Emphasize the commonalities among organizations from the origin in order to develop
knowledge that will be applicable to all organizations.
What is a big question in public administration?
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