... Organization theory Whoever does not fear God and intends to harm or alter my waqfs (endowments), may they be counted among the oppressors in this world; and in the hereafter, may they stand empty-handed, deprived of God’s mercy, and subjected to endless torment. – Suleiman the Magnificent...

... theory. Originality/value Both the conceptual analysis of the evolution of the approaches to organizational goals and the author’s exposition of its logic and vision of their nature are provided for the first time. Organization theory Organizational goals Group preferences Impersonal functions...