Robert N Horn
Biographic Data
| ID | 712632 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert N Horn |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert N |
| FAMILY NAME | Horn |
| SIGNATURE | HORN R N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Southern Oregon University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
An allegorical exploration of institutional complexity using Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to apply Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to illustrate the individual identity issues that can arise as a result of institutional complexity in organizations. Using Baum’s text to tell the story of four faculty members seeking the city of Oz, which in our story is a university athletic department, reveals how individuals and organizational units deal with the tensions brought about by institutional complexity. I…
Self-Flagellation and Utility Maximization
Economic models explain human behavior only to the degree that the underlying assumptions of the model are fulfilled. Consumer theory of rational choice has been applied to a wide array of situations. This paper examines the results of the model when a consumer considers bundles of goods, some of which may affect her self image. Under these conditions, wrong decisions are not easily corrected, but can more easily be reversed if the individual is …
Keynesian Comparative Economics
The authors of this article review the late E. Lynn Turgeon's contributions to economics, including his studies of the Soviet economy, use of qualitative and demographic analyses, his Keynesian critique of U.S. economic performance, and his critique of international financial markets. Turgeon's comparative approach led to unique insights about the challenges that confronted planned economies, including the differential impact of military spending…
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Keynesian Comparative Economics
The authors of this article review the late E. Lynn Turgeon's contributions to economics, including his studies of the Soviet economy, use of qualitative and demographic analyses, his Keynesian critique of U.S. economic performance, and his critique of international financial markets. Turgeon's comparative approach led to unique insights about the challenges that confronted planned economies, including the differential impact of military spending…
Self-Flagellation and Utility Maximization
Economic models explain human behavior only to the degree that the underlying assumptions of the model are fulfilled. Consumer theory of rational choice has been applied to a wide array of situations. This paper examines the results of the model when a consumer considers bundles of goods, some of which may affect her self image. Under these conditions, wrong decisions are not easily corrected, but can more easily be reversed if the individual is …
An allegorical exploration of institutional complexity using Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to apply Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to illustrate the individual identity issues that can arise as a result of institutional complexity in organizations. Using Baum’s text to tell the story of four faculty members seeking the city of Oz, which in our story is a university athletic department, reveals how individuals and organizational units deal with the tensions brought about by institutional complexity. I…
Economic theories and models (2 works) · Economic Theory and Institutions (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Affect (linguistics (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Construct (python library (1 work) · Corporate Identity and Reputation (1 work)