Societal complexity or production techniques: another look at udy's data on the structure of work organizations
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 82 • Published In • Pages: 845-853 •
By Norr, James L., Norr, Kathleen L.
Hypothesis
Controlling for societal complexity, production techniques will be associated with rational elements and worker ownership in the organizational structure of work (848).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma | Supported | p<.05 (for 2 of 4 of the rational elements, as well as worker ownership) | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Production Techniques | Independent | Fishing, Hunting And Trapping, Pastoral Activities, Tillage |
| Rational Elements In Organizational Structure Of Work | Independent | Wages And Salaries, Labor Relations |
| Societal Complexity | Combined | Classes, Territorial Hierarchy, Tillage |
| Structure Of Work Organizations | Dependent | NONE |
| Worker Ownership | Independent | Labor Relations |