Chester Barnard Scientist

Chester Irving Barnard (November 7, 1886 – June 7, 1961) was an American business executive, public administrator, and the author of pioneering work in management theory and organizational studies. His landmark 1938 book, The Functions of the Executive, sets out a theory of organization and of the functions of executives in organizations. The book has been widely assigned in university courses in management theory and organizational sociology.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 07, 1886
Birth place	Malden Massachusetts
Citizenship	United States
Date of death	June 07, 1961
Place of death	New York City
Residence	United States
Known for	The Functions of the Executive