Beschreibung:
Written by a world-renowned scholar, Hierarchy takes readers on a journey which traverses how hierarchy is understood in various disciplines and its evolution throughout history. With reference to literature from a range of sources, the book provides an inspirational introduction to understanding hierarchy.
1. What is Hierarchy and Why Does it Matter? Part I Hierarchy in Society at Large 2. Normative Perspectives on Hierarchy 3. Perspectives on Hierarchy in the Human and Social Sciences Part II Hierarchy in Organizations 4. The Persistence of Organizational Hierarchy 5. The Downside of Organizational Hierarchy Part III The Case for Reform 6. Hierarchy and the Contemporary Crisis 7. Reforming Hierarchy