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ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS: AN INTEGRATION OF THE MACRO AND MICRO APPROACHES
Author(s) -
Moorhead Gregory
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of management studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.398
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1467-6486
pISSN - 0022-2380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-6486.1981.tb00099.x
Subject(s) - macro , perspective (graphical) , focus (optics) , micro level , macro level , knowledge management , process management , key (lock) , computer science , management science , sociology , business , engineering , artificial intelligence , economics , economic system , physics , civil engineering , computer security , economic impact analysis , optics , programming language
This article [1] suggests that the macro and micro approaches to organizational analysis represent different perspectives of the management of organizations. Differences and crossover points in the two approaches are discussed in terms of research focus, unit of analysis, and application. An integrative approach is presented in a framework which brings together key aspects of the macro and micro schools of thought. Data from a preliminary test are presented, and it is suggested that our understanding of organizations and their management may be enhanced when a holistic perspective is utilized.