A social system analysis of the effectiveness of an economic organization

Abstract

Statement of Problematic 1 Dissertation Objectives 9 Approach Followed 10 CHAPTER 2. FARMER COOPERATIVES 13 Introduction 13 Meaning and Importance of Farmer Cooperatives 13 Development and Growth of Farmer Cooperatives 15 CHAPTER 3. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK 23 Orgemizational Effectiveness 60 Two Models and Approaches to the Assessment of Orgaoiizational Effectiveness 68 Selected Empirical Studies of Orgaaiizational Effectiveness 73 Orientation, Means, and Ends 85 Social Processes and Effectiveness 90 Derivation of Hypotheses 94 CHAPTER 4. METHODS 119

Power, involvement, and organizational effectiveness in higher education

“…Whether one uses a goal model of effectiveness (Campbell, 1977;Steers, 1975) or a systems model (Cunningham, 1978;Etzioni, 1968), the structure of relations within the organization still affects outcomes. Effectiveness, as used here, follows the systems orientation and is derived from the work of Mulford et al (1973) and Sampson (1973) and incorporates Parsons's (1959;1960) "pattern variables": adaptation, goal attainment, pattern maintenance, and integration. Effectiveness, as used here, follows the systems orientation and is derived from the work of Mulford et al (1973) and Sampson (1973) and incorporates Parsons's (1959;1960) "pattern variables": adaptation, goal attainment, pattern maintenance, and integration.…”

A study of family farm effectiveness

“…In addition, every level of a social system may be considered as a subsystem in the higher level system. The social systems analysis, particularly Parsons conceptualization of it, has been used extensively in socio logical studies, particularly in the study of complex organi zations (e.g.. Warren et al 1976;Lydon 1975;Sampson 1973;Friedlander and Pickle 1968;Georgopolous and Tannenbaum 1957).…”

A theoretical explication and empirical examination of a general systems model of organizational effectiveness

“…as dimensions of organizational effectiveness (Hage, 1965;Sampson, 1973;Warren et al, 1975;Lyden, 1975). Increasing attention is also being rendered to the community as a horizontal suprasystem, vis-a-vis the organization.…”