The Science of Organizations (SoO) program funds basic research to improve organizational design, development, operation, and effectiveness. This grant supports research that uses scientific methods to advance understanding of how various types of organizations function. The program welcomes diverse scientific approaches and perspectives, potentially involving fields such as organizational theory, sociology, economics, communication, human resource management, and more. Researchers can study… Show More

Organizations -- private and public, established and entrepreneurial, designed and emergent, formal and informal, profit and nonprofit -- are critical to the well-being of nations and their citizens. They are of crucial importance for producing goods and services, creating value, providing jobs,… Show More