Hierarchy : a key idea for business and society /: a key idea for business and society. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Child.
• Authors: Child, John, 1940-
• Contents: Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. What is hierarchy and why does it matter?; Hierarchy is pervasive; Organizational hierarchies; The inherent problematic of hierarchy; The chapters that follow; Notes; References; PART I: Hierarchy in society at large; 2. Normative perspectives on hierarchy; Philosophy; Religion; Feudalism; Management thought; Conclusion; Notes; References; 3. Perspectives on hierarchy in the human and social sciences; Hierarchy as anatural phenomenon; Hierarchy as asocial construct; Conclusion; References PART II: Hierarchy in organizations4. The persistence of organizational hierarchy; Hierarchy remains with us; Limits to the reduction of hierarchies; The contribution of hierarchy as an organizing principle; Conclusion; Note; References; 5. The downside of organizational hierarchy; Hierarchy and organizational performance; The social costs of hierarchy; Conclusion; Notes; References; PART III: The case for reform; 6. Hierarchy and the contemporary crisis; Widespread social malaise; The role of hierarchy in the current malaise; Is hierarchy tenable any longer?; References 7. Reforming hierarchyReducing hierarchies and our reliance on them; Making hierarchical leadership more accountable; Conclusion; Notes; References; Index
• Publisher Details: Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 302.3/5; Hierarchies; Organization; Management; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781315172378; 1315172372; 9781351697651; 9781351697668; 1351697668; 9781351697675; 1351697676
• Related ISBNs: 135169765X; 9781138044388
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 10, 2019).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.