Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the organizational environment and unions as observed by chief executive officers in various industries. The organizational environment in which an executive functions is fruitful ground for management study. Organization theorists and organizational behaviorists are concerned with environmental concepts, structures and processes in analyzing organizational effectiveness. The focus usually is centered on several components of the organization. While undeniably important, such analyses often do not incorporate the antecedent considerations of the particular industry in which the organization is located. For example, the appendage of the medical staff in the hospital organization and the centrality of the faculty in the university organization undoubtedly influence the practice and behavior of the chief executive officer. Since hospital and university organizations are considered two of the most “democratic” organizations, do the CEOs of these institutions use certain management concepts, tools and techniques more than CEOs in other industries?
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