An organizational analysis of collectivities

American Sociological Review • Vol/Iss. 36 • Published In 1971 • Pages: 607-624 •

By Swanson, Guy E.

Abstract

This paper introduces a typology that “classifies collectivities according to fundamentals of their organization for making decisions and taking action” (607). Analysis focuses on the constitutional system and its relationship with need achievement and narcissism. Hypotheses are supported.

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Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
"There is . . . a relationship [between constitutional systems] and scores on need achievement" (607)	Supported
"Societies of types indicated by the letter 'c' [simple and unitary centralism] are more likely than the others to have high scores on narcissism" (608)	Supported

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An organizational analysis of collectivities

American Sociological Review • Vol/Iss. 36 • Published In 1971 • Pages: 607-624 • Cite

By Swanson, Guy E.

Abstract

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Hypotheses (2)

American Sociological Review • Vol/Iss. 36 • Published In 1971 • Pages: 607-624 •