A theory of group structures. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kenneth D. Mackenzie.
• Authors: Mackenzie, Kenneth D
• Contents: Volume I: Basic Theory. 1. Introduction 2. Defining Group Structures 3. Measuring Group Structures, Structural Centrality and Total Expected Participation 4. Task Processes, Structures, Roles, Levels and Efficiency 5. A Process Based Measure for the Degree of Hierarchy 6. Maximum Span of Control 7. Two Behavioural Constitutions for Changing a Group's Role Matrix 8. A Concept of Change and a Model for the Rate of Change of Group Structure 9. A Model for Predicting the Occurrence of a Change of Group Structure 10. Summary and Test Implications of this Theory; References; Author Index; Subject Index. Volume II: Empirical Tests. Preface; 11. A Method for Strong Inference 12. Some Basic Results 13. Channel Preferences 14. Group Preferences for Type of Structure 15. Ex Ante Test Implications of the Theory 16. A Test for the Validity of the Axiom of Consummation and a Model for Interpersonal Hostility 17. Summarizing the Empirical Work; References; Author Index; Subject Index
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 302.3; Social groups; Social groups -- Mathematical models
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317216087; 9781315620152; 9781317216094; 9781317216070
• Related ISBNs: 9781138659506
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