The Sociology and Typologies of Organizations, and Technical Maestros with Dr. Ron Westrum

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May 6, 2021109:51Business

In the first part of this two-part episode of The Idealcast, Gene Kim speaks with Dr. Ron Westrum, Emeritus Professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University. His work on organizational culture and his contribution o...

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