Building Efficient Management and Leadership Practices: The Contemporary Relevance of Chester I. Barnard's Thought in the Context of the Knowledge-Based Economy

This book examines the relationships among leadership, the quality of the management process and business results. Drawing from the pioneering contributions of Chester I. Barnard, this book defines the role and characteristics of an effective and efficient manager in the new knowledge economy. This book also examines the relevance of Barnard’s work on modern studies in economics and business administration.

Chester I. Barnard considered the company to be a complex socio—economic system, o...