Discuss the intellectual origins of the American Administrative State and the framework for analyzing organizational theories. Summarize the framework and the usefulness and application for evaluating organizations.

Module One discussion is based on:

The Emergence of the American Administrative State: The Intellectual Origins by Nolan Argyle
Chapter 1: Organizational Behavior
Chapter 14: Organizational Structure and Change
Make sure that you read the above works fully and carefully before starting a discussion thread.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Chapter 1 explores the study of organizational behavior and the 3 key levels of analysis (Individual, Group, Organization).

1. Discuss the intellectual origins of the American Administrative State and the framework for analyzing organizational theories. Summarize the framework and the usefulness and application for evaluating organizations.

2. Define the interdisciplinary nature of organizational behavior as well as the 3 levels of analysis. Are the 3 levels of analysis imperative in the analysis of all organizations public and private?

3. The Argyle article explores a framework for analyzing organizational theories, while the basic levels of analysis for organizational behavior was explored in Chapter 1. Define the building blocks of structure that are explored in Chapter 14. How do these building blocks intersect the other modes of inquiry?

An “A” grade discussion post MUST include ALL the following:

A. An initial post with a minimum of 500 words. The initial posts must be grounded in the readings, and must identify, illustrate, and interpret KEY TERMS, CONCEPTS, and THEORIES.

B. The discussion must be well-thought-out, reflective, and coherent or well-organized.

C. The initial post must include in-text citations (APA) of required materials or other relevant sources.

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