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0 Introduction As we have observed in Chapter 1 , the complete cycle of choice
assumes some relatively straight ... In the case of bureaucratic - administrative
procedures , we assume that objectives can be stated reasonably precisely , that
a ...
0 Introduction As we have observed in Chapter 1 , the complete cycle of choice
assumes some relatively straight ... In the case of bureaucratic - administrative
procedures , we assume that objectives can be stated reasonably precisely , that
a ...
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Intentional action is assumed not to interfere with the application of rules to
concrete cases . ... In these models we assume that those areas of the country
having the greatest power will receive the greatest rewards from the political
system .
Intentional action is assumed not to interfere with the application of rules to
concrete cases . ... In these models we assume that those areas of the country
having the greatest power will receive the greatest rewards from the political
system .
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We assume that all leaders have the same amount of power , that all non -
leaders have the same amount of power , and that the number of leaders and
non - leaders is stable over time . Assuming no discounting of future returns , a
non ...
We assume that all leaders have the same amount of power , that all non -
leaders have the same amount of power , and that the number of leaders and
non - leaders is stable over time . Assuming no discounting of future returns , a
non ...
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Contents
Acknowledgments | 7 |
Organizational Learning and the Ambiguity of the Past | 54 |
The Technology of Foolishness | 69 |
Copyright | |
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Ambiguity and Choice in Organizations James G. March,Johan P. Olsen,Søren Christensen Snippet view - 1979 |
Ambiguity and Choice in Organizations James G. March,Johan P. Olsen,Søren Christensen Snippet view - 1979 |
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