Role sets and organization structure

Abstract

Suggests that theories of organization structure since mid‐century have been dominated by a systems view that emphasizes macro‐economics. The potential for further contribution to theory at that level appears sharply limited. Role analysis and the theory of organization as interaction of internal and external roles offers opportunity for expanded depth of theoretical development in the domain of organization structure. Limited application of role analysis at the level of leadership that has progressed must now be carried down into the organization and over into the operating environment, to permit the established disciplines of individual differences, social psychology and psychodynamics to lead in revitalizing theory of organization structure.

Citation

Bassett, G. and Carr, A. (1996), "Role sets and organization structure", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 37-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739610120583