Keywords
ethical foundations, political foundations, management theory
Abstract
This essay examines the similarities between Plato's Republic and Barnard's Functions of the Executive. The essay argues that comparisons between Barnard and Plato are not overstated in form or substance. Three major areas of each work are compared: the ethical foundations, the political foundations, and the role of education in achieving those political means. Implications arising from the comparison are discussed and the essay concludes by linking the Barnard- Plato dialogue with current issues in management theory and practice.
Original Publication Citation
Godfrey, P. C. (1994). The Functions of The Executive and The Republic: Exploring the Platonic roots of Chester Barnard. International Journal of Public Administration, 17 (6): 1071- 1092.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Godfrey, Paul C., "The Functions of The Executive and The Republic: Exploring the Platonic roots of Chester Barnard" (1994). Faculty Publications. 9819.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9819
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1994
Publisher
International Journal of Public Administration
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Marketing
Copyright Status
Copyright © 1994 by Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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