-

the sixth article by Dr. Alvani proposes that the success of an organization depends on market calculativeness and instrumental thinking and in this way self-actualization and human accomplishment remains in a state of conflict with rationality. Yet, for the word rationality another definition can be taken in to account and this is the force which enables man to choose between good and evil, right and wrong and put in order his social and individual life. Rationality in such framework has a moral dimension and beyond material necessities it has an allegiance to value standards and human goodness. On the basis of such rationality an organization theory may be founded and hypothesis formulated that attempt to coordinate and balance human conduct, search for human goodness and give meaning to man’s life in organization. Alvani’s article
tries to explain these two types of
rationality and point out toward the
necessity of establishing organizational theories on the basis of value rationality and suggest ways which help management scholars in their scientific pursuits.