Joan Woodward, Industrial organization; theory and practice. 1965; 1980; p. 24
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In some firms role relationships prescribed by the chart seemed to be of secondary importance to personal relationships between individuals.
— Joan Woodward on Organizational chart
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About Joan Woodward
Joan Woodward (September 27, 1916 – 1971) was a British sociologist, and professor in organization sociology at the Imperial College London, known for the publication of the 1965 book Industrial Organization: Theory and practice.
About Joan Woodward
Joan Woodward (September 27, 1916 – 1971) was a British sociologist, and professor in organization sociology at the Imperial College London, known for the publication of the 1965 book Industrial Organization: Theory and practice.
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