The theory of organizational structure according to Peter Blau
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Describe the contributions to the theory of organizational structure by Peter Blau. Reveal how Argyris and Aldrich (1972) criticized Blau's research data relating to organizational size and structure.
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One of the prevailing contributions to the theory of organizational structure by Peter Blau, is that the macro organizational structure that is clearly visible to see,is built upon the framework of social interactions and exchanges at a much lower micro level. What this essentially means, is that the basis of social interaction is individuals being drawn to one another or attracted to one another, based upon some form of advantage that will be gained by each in this social ...
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