... in different roles within the organisation. In the analysis, the importance of decision rationality is discussed, and the different cultural styles are linked to the classical theories in decision making such as economic man, administrative man, and muddling through. Since these are found inadequate...

..., however, that management does not always perceive itself to be a powerful agency; rather, it seems to need to proceed carefully and rationally in order to establish its own legitimacy to its peer group and within its own executive group to maintain its credibility as professional. States...

... embarking on new research in the area. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Corporate strategy Divestment Rationalization Organizational development VOLUME 8 NUMBER 5 1993 Corporate Divestment: An Overview Yuen Kong Chow and R.T. Hamilton Instead of constructing permanent edifices, today's adaptive...