Classical organizational theory(scientific management) PPT Classics of Organization Theory Classical Organizational Theory PDF Classics of organization theory : Shafritz, Jay M : Free Download. This book deals with organization theory. By "organization" we mean a social unit designed to attain a particular goal. By "theory" we mean a proposition (or set of propositions) that seeks to explain or predict something. The something in this case is how groups and individuals behave in varying organizational structures and circumstances. This is obviously important information for a manager to have. It is no exaggeration to say that the world is ruled by the underlying premises of organization theory, and it has been ever since humankind first organized itself for hunting, war, and even family life. It seems fair to say that the newest thing about organization theory is the study of it. Preface by Editors Published 1978. Binding of book is tight. Some signs of wear and tear on covers of book. Some foxing and shelfwear around edges of book. Hinges of spine are fragile. Annotation in pencil on first page of book. Pages are clean and in excellent condition.