Charles Handy: Philosopher of Organizations

The video explores the life and work of Charles Handy, a prominent thinker in organizational management. It covers his early career at Shell, his transition to academia, and his influential books, including 'Understanding Organisations' and 'The Gods of Management'. Handy's evolving ideas on organizational structures, such as the Shamrock and federal organizations, are discussed, along with his concept of the Triple I company, which emphasizes the value of knowledge workers. The video highlights Handy's significant contributions to understanding modern organizational dynamics.

Where was Charles Handy born?

• England

• Wales

• Ireland

• Scotland

What was Handy's role at the London Business School?

• He was the dean

• He set up the Sloan program

• He was a student

• He was a guest lecturer

What is the main focus of Handy's book 'The Gods of Management'?

• Formality and centralization in organizations

• Leadership styles

• Employee motivation

• Organizational culture

Which of the following is NOT a type of organization described in 'The Gods of Management'?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Athena

Which organizational model introduced by Handy emphasizes a small core and external workers?

• Network organization

• Matrix organization

• Shamrock organization

• Federal organization

Which company is considered the Acme of the federal organization model?

• Berkshire Hathaway

• Honeywell

• ITT

• General Motors

What is a key characteristic of a Triple I company?

• Reliance on knowledge workers

• Focus on physical assets

• Emphasis on traditional hierarchies

• High level of centralization