| The purpose of this thesis is to examine the early American management thoughts presented by Chester I. Barnard and Mary P. Follett from the viewpoint of hermeneutics and narratology, while following a philosophical theme common to both the theorists. In brief, the philosophical theme in this context is "the mutual development of the individual and the cooperation." This theme has been discussed primarily based on the following three ideas.;First, hermeneutic characteristics are evident in their perspective on human beings, and in their organization theory and management theory. Second, a human being is considered as "a narrative existence" that is constantly open to intersubjective interpretation in whole situation; this is especially evident in Barnard's theory. Third, the possibility of the recomposition of their organization theory and management theory is explored from the perspective of narratology.;In the organization society of the present age, excessive economic rationality has been pursued under the rules of the utilitarianistic system of values. However ideal roles of human beings and organizations in society will be clarified by being based on these three ideas. Furthermore, such an analysis would enable us to devise a system of "Ethics" from "Management." We believe that a study based on the above-mentioned aspects could present a methodological and characteristic clarification that unites the history of American management thought and the contemporary business administration, and consequently, it would lead to the development of a newer management thought. |
