COMMUNICATION AND LARGE ORGANIZATIONS,

Abstract

Leviathan, a method used for studying communication in large social organizations, is described. The Leviathan method comprises a theoretical framework, a system of computer programs, a series of experimental simulations in a laboratory, a repertory of experimental controls and quantitative measurements of organizational performance. Some of the advantages and experimental results of the Leviathan method are discussed. It is concluded that the entire area of organizational hierarchy (and heterarchy) and the wider complex area of the organization of human society is open to experimental investigation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 04, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608587

Entities

People

  • Beatrice Rome
  • Sydney Rome

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Cybernetics
  • Hierarchies
  • Measurement
  • Scientific Research
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

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