Herbert A. Simon Quote

The first task of administrative theory is to develop a set of concepts that will permit the description, in terms relevant to the theory, of administrative situations. These concepts, to be scientifically useful, must be operational; that is, their meanings must correspond to empirically observable facts or situations.


p. 43. - Administrative Behavior, 1947


The first task of administrative theory is to develop a set of concepts that will permit the description, in terms relevant to the theory, of...

The first task of administrative theory is to develop a set of concepts that will permit the description, in terms relevant to the theory, of...

The first task of administrative theory is to develop a set of concepts that will permit the description, in terms relevant to the theory, of...

The first task of administrative theory is to develop a set of concepts that will permit the description, in terms relevant to the theory, of...