James G. March

(1928–2018) Sociologist United States

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James G. March was a sociologist from the United States, best known for Organizations.

Quick Facts About James G. March

Born: January 15, 1928
Died: September 27, 2018
Nationality: United States
Profession: Sociologist
Notable works: Organizations

About James G. March

James Gardner March was an American political scientist, sociologist, and economist. A professor at Stanford University in the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Graduate School of Education, he is best known for his research on organizations, his seminal work with Richard Cyert on A Behavioral Theory of the Firm, and the organizational decision making model known as the Garbage Can Model.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Herbert Simon Award Wilbur Cross Medal John Gaus Award honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala Honorary Doctor of Stockholm University of Economics honorary degree of HEC Paris honorary doctor of the University of Poitiers

Quotes by James G. March

They [human beings] are unwilling to gamble that God made those people who are skilled at rational argumentation uniquely virtuous. They protect…

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Argumentation

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No organization works if the toilets don't work, but I don't believe that finding solutions to business problems is my job.

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Believe

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If a manager asks an academic consultant what to do and that consultant answers, then the consultant should be fired. No academic…

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Academic

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“The result is that many of the most influential, best-educated, and best-placed citizens have experienced a powerful overlearning with respect to rationality.…

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Respect

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I am not now, nor I have ever been, relevant.

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Funny

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