Talking About Organizations Podcast 76: Comparative Analysis of Organizations – Charles Perrow (Part 1)
May 11, 2021
A discussion on Charles Perrow's 1967 article on organizational analysis, exploring the classification of organizations based on technology, the importance of understanding their function, and different approaches to coordination within a group. The episode also delves into the role of mission and character in organizations, critiques of organizational structures, and the need for contextual insights in organizational theorizing.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Comparative Analysis of Organizations
01:40 • 30min
Coordination within a Group and the Impact of Technology
31:31 • 2min
Role of mission and character in organizations
33:55 • 8min
Critique of Organizational Structures
41:27 • 7min
Exploring Different Perspectives in Organizational Theorizing
48:43 • 3min