Societal complexity or production techniques: another look at udy's data on the structure of work organizations
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 82 • Published In • Pages: 845-853 •
By Norr, James L., Norr, Kathleen L.
Hypothesis
Controlling for societal complexity, production techniques will be negatively associated with bureaucratic elements in the organizational structure of work (848).
Note
Two of the three bureaucratic elements were in the expected direction; none were significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bureaucratic Elements In The Organizational Structure Of Work | Dependent | Labor Organization |
| Production Techniques | Independent | Fishing, Hunting And Trapping, Pastoral Activities, Tillage |
| Societal Complexity | Combined | Annual Cycle, Classes, Territorial Hierarchy |