Hierarchy

<p>EURAM's Book of the Year in 2020, <i>Hierarchy</i> takes readers on a journey which traverses how this idea has evolved, is understood in various disciplines, and is applied in practice. </p><p>Referring a wide range of sources, the book provides an inspirational introduction to understanding what is perhaps <i>the </i>key idea in business and management. As a fundamental organizational principle, hierarchy is everywhere. Perhaps because of its ubiquity, the significance of hierarchy has become under-analyzed in view of the growing strains on society imposed by organizational inequality. This book analyzes the advantages and disadvantages that hierarchy brings as a form of organization, providing an accessible overview of this fundamental idea within both business and society.</p><p>This concise book provides a useful overview of existing research, for both students and scholars of business.</p> <p>1. What is Hierarchy and Why Does it Matter? <b>Part I Hierarchy in Society at Large </b>2. Normative Perspectives on Hierarchy 3. Perspectives on Hierarchy in the Human and Social Sciences <b>Part II Hierarchy in Organizations</b> 4. The Persistence of Organizational Hierarchy 5. The Downside of Organizational Hierarchy <b>Part III The Case for Reform </b>6. Hierarchy and the Contemporary Crisis 7. Reforming Hierarchy</p>