
In this fourth edition of his ground-breaking work Herbert A Simon applies his pioneering theory of human choice & administrative decision-making to concrete organizational problems To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the book's original publication Professor Simon enhances his timeless observations on the human decision-making process with commentaries examining new facets of organizational behavior Investigating the impact of changing social values & modem technology on the operation of organizations the new ideas featured in this revised edition update a book that has become a worldwide classic Named by Public Administration Review as " Book of the Half Century" Administrative Behavior is considered one of the most influential books on social science thinking & was referred to by the Nobel Committee as "epoch-making" Written for managers & other professionals who wish to understand the decision-making processes at the heart of organization & management it is also essential reading for students in business & management economics sociology psychology computer science government & law