Myths of management

• James G. MARCH
  Université de Stanford
  

Summary

James March singles out four myths of management : the myths of rationality, hierarchy, heroes, and lastly, historical efficiency. Since these myths are deeply embedded in teaching and writing about management, they are generally unexamined by either managers or students of management; yet they are not self-evident.

Summary translated from French by Rachel MARLIN.

• The entire article was written by Éric GODELIER and Thierry WEIL and translated by Rachel MARLIN.

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