First published in 1976, this A Theory of Group Structures is a study of the aggregation of individuals into groups, which cuts across many different social sciences. Volume one attempts to formulate a more rigorous theory of group structures by providing consistent definitions, assumptions, measures, methodology, theory and results. This book will be of interest to students of all social sciences.
Preface;
1. Introduction
2. Defining Group Structures
3. Measuring Group
Structures, Structural Centrality and Total Expected Participation
4. Task
Processes, Structures, Roles, Levels and Efficiency
5. A Process Based
Measure for the Degree of Hierarchy
6. Maximum Span of Control
7. Two
Behavioural Constitutions for Changing a Groups Role Matrix
8. A Concept of
Change and a Model for the Rate of Change of Group Structure
9. A Model for
Predicting the Occurrence of a Change of Group Structure
10. Summary and Test
Implications of this Theory; References; Author Index; Subject Index
Kenneth Mackenzie
