A detailed summary of Herbert Simon the Proverbs of Administration

Directions: Shafritz and Ott’s Classics of Organization Theory identified nine periods of organizational thought with many scholars in each period. Write a 7-page detailed summary of Herbert Simon. The response must be 12 font, Times New Roman, double-spaced and include page numbers.

1. Introduction

2. Background of Scholar, Herbert Simon

3. Scholar’s theory and contribution to the field

4. Strengths and weaknesses of the scholar’s theory

5. Compare and/or contrast scholar’s theory to the Classical Theory

6. Operationalize the theory (apply the theory to relevant current events or organization)

7. Conclusion