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The Theory of Cooperative System

In: Organization Theory by Chester Barnard

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  • Kazuhito Isomura

    (Chuo University)

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First of all, this chapter discusses what an individual is in an organization before discussing the concept of a cooperative system. This is because Barnard’s basic views on a human being are vital in understanding what a cooperation is. The chapter discusses why and how a cooperative system takes place. Individuals have their own motives; however, their ability is not always sufficient to achieve their motives under limitations imposed by the environment. Therefore, a cooperative system is used as a means to overcome such limitations. A cooperative system is an integration of physical, biological, and social factors; its purpose is to overcome the limitations. As a cooperative system is established, it develops its own purpose and special organ to maintain itself. The purpose of a cooperative system is different from that of an individual’s motives; a cooperative system becomes an independent entity and acquires its autonomy through having its own purpose. The conditions of survival for a cooperative system are effectiveness and efficiency, that is, to attain its purpose and satisfy individuals’ motives respectively.

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  • Kazuhito Isomura, 2020. "The Theory of Cooperative System," SpringerBriefs in Business, in: Organization Theory by Chester Barnard, chapter 0, pages 11-24, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:spbrcp:978-981-15-9206-5_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9206-5_2
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