In this book the author follows the implications of many ideas about organizations to which students of the subject generally subscribe, and has come to conclusions about the characteristics of the world of organizations that are not common currency. Presenting his findings as hypotheses he gives a characterization of existing knowledge and doctrine, has identified where his positions are controversial and indicated where contrary arguments may be found. The book raises questions about the efficacy of some standard organizational strategies and some public policies affecting organizations. Moreover, his theories are testable and the book contains a description of how the tests can be conducted.
