Dealing with Barnard’s Regret: Accountability and the Zone of Expectations

Authors

• Melvin J. Dubnick, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Justin P. O’Brien, Queensland University of Technology

Abstract

This document discusses Barnard’s reflections on authority, responsibility, and organizational behavior, highlighting his regret over the limited focus on responsibility in his earlier work.

Department

Political Science

Publication Date

5-28-2011

Recommended Citation

Dubnick, Melvin J. And Jonathan B. Justice, “Dealing with Barnard’s Regret: Accountability and the Zone of Expectations.” Paper prepared for presentation at The Sixth Organization Studies Summer Workshop “Bringing Public Organization and Organizing Back In”, 25-­28 May 2011 Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, Paris France.