Formal Organizations

Formal Organizations: A Comparative Approach is a comprehensive book written by Peter Michael Blau that explores the concept of formal organizations and their role in contemporary society. The book provides a comparative analysis of various formal organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, and examines their structures, processes, and functions.Blau explores key topics such as bureaucracy, power, authority, and decision-making within formal organizations, and highlights the similarities and differences between different types of organizations. The book also examines the impact of formal organizations on society, including their role in shaping social norms and values.Throughout the book, Blau draws on a range of theoretical perspectives and empirical research to provide a nuanced and insightful analysis of formal organizations. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of sociology, organizational behavior, and management, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the complex nature of modern organizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.