Behavioral Theory of the Firm
2. Edition April 1992
268 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-17451-6
John Wiley & Sons
Behavioural Theory of the Firm has become a classic work in organizational theory, and is one of the most significant contributions to improving the theory of the firm. This second edition includes new material which puts the original text in a contemporary context.
List of Tables and Figures vii
Acknowledgments ix
Preface to the Second edition xi
1 Introduction 1
2 Antecedents of the Behavioral theory of the firm 4
3 Organizational Goals 30
4 Organizational Expectations 52
5 Organizational Choice 99
6 A Specific Price and Output Model 136
7 A Summary of Basic concepts in the Behavioral Theory of the Firm 161
8 Some Implications 177
9 An Epilogue 214
Index 247
Author Index 250
Acknowledgments ix
Preface to the Second edition xi
1 Introduction 1
2 Antecedents of the Behavioral theory of the firm 4
3 Organizational Goals 30
4 Organizational Expectations 52
5 Organizational Choice 99
6 A Specific Price and Output Model 136
7 A Summary of Basic concepts in the Behavioral Theory of the Firm 161
8 Some Implications 177
9 An Epilogue 214
Index 247
Author Index 250
Richard Cyert is President of the Carnegie Bosch Institute
at the Carnegie Mellon University. He is also author/co-author of
numerous books and has published over 100 articles in economics,
management and behavioral sciences.
James March is Fred H Merrill Professor of Management,
and Professor of Political Science and Sociology at Stanford
University. He has jointly written many books and has written
numerous articles on the subject of behavioral science.
at the Carnegie Mellon University. He is also author/co-author of
numerous books and has published over 100 articles in economics,
management and behavioral sciences.
James March is Fred H Merrill Professor of Management,
and Professor of Political Science and Sociology at Stanford
University. He has jointly written many books and has written
numerous articles on the subject of behavioral science.
