Managerial Dilemmas by Gary J Miller
In organisation theory a schism has developed between the traditional organisational behaviour literature, based in psychology, sociology and political science, and the more analytically rigorous field of organisational economics. The former stresses the importance of managerial leadership and cooperation among employees, while the latter focuses on the engineering of incentive systems that will induce efficiency and profitability, by rewarding worker self-interest. In this innovative book, Gary Miller bridges the gap between these literatures. He demonstrates that it is impossible to design an incentive system based on self-interest that will effectively discipline all subordinates and superiors and obviate or overcome the roles of political conflict, collective action, and leadership in an organisation. Applying game theory to the analysis of the roles of cooperation and political leadership in organisational hierarchies, he concludes that the organisation whose managers can inspire cooperation and the transcendence of short-term interest in its employees enjoys a competitive advantage.
'Miller gives a very readable and well organized account of the state of the art in the economics of organizationThe book can be highly recommended to those who wish to be given a reliable and well-written access to the subject.' Manfred Tietzel, Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics
'Interesting reading that is sure to raise new questions.' International Review of Anthropology and Linguistics
'Interesting reading that is sure to raise new questions.' International Review of Anthropology and Linguistics
Miller, Gary J.: - Gary J. Miller is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Washington University, St Louis. He taught previously at California Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, and Washington University's John M. Olin School of Business.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521457699 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521457696 |
| Title | Managerial Dilemmas |
| Author | Gary J Miller |
| Series | Political Economy Of Institutions And Decisions |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1993-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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