Decisions and Organizations

by James G. March

This book collects together for the first time over 20 of James March's key essays, including those co-authorised with R.M. Cyert and J.P. Olsen and others. The coverage ranges from his early work on the behavioural theory of the firm, through conflict and adaptive rules in organizations, to decision-making under ambiguity (including the famed 'garbage can' model).

Hardcover

First published March 19, 1989

About the author

James Gardner March was an American sociologist who was professor at Stanford University and the Stanford Graduate School of Education, best known for his research on organizations, his A behavioral theory of the firm and organizational decision making.