Download or read book Prisoners of Myth written by Erwin C. Hargrove and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1994-08-08 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prisoners of Myth is the first comprehensive history of the Tennessee Valley Authority from its creation to the present day. It is also a telling case study of organizational evolution and decline. Building on Philip Selznick's classic work TVA and the Grass Roots (1949), a seminal text in the theoretical study of bureaucracy, Erwin Hargrove analyzes the organizational culture of the TVA by looking at the actions of its leaders over six decades--from the heroic years of the New Deal and World War II through the postwar period of consolidation and growth to the time of troubles from 1970 onward, when the TVA ran afoul of environmental legislation, built a massive nuclear power program that it could not control, and sought new missions for which there were no constituencies. The founding myth of multipurpose regional development was inappropriately pursued in the 1970s and '80s by leaders who became "prisoners of myth" in their attempt to keep the TVA heroic. A decentralized organization, which had worked well at the grass roots, was difficult to redirect as the nuclear genii spun out of control. TVA autonomy from Washington, once a virtue, obscured political accountability. This study develops an important new theory about institutional performance in the face of historical change.
Download or read book Tennessee Valley Authority 1933 1937 written by Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book TVA written by North Callahan and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Tennessee Valley Authority written by C. Herman Pritchett and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an example of the efficient administration of a vast public enterprise, the T.V.A. furnished a basis for renewed faith in democratic institutions and for hope in the reconstruction of a war-torn world. The author discusses the background of the T.V.A., its multiple-purpose program, its development as one of the greatest power agencies in the world, its contribution to the war effort, and its ultimate meaning and significance. Originally published in 1943. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Download or read book Annual Report of the Tennessee Valley Authority written by Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 1244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tennessee Valley Perspective written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book TVA Photography written by Patricia Bernard Ezzell and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given in memory of James C. Ross, Jr. by the Staff of the Bryan/College Station Library System.
Download or read book Tennessee Valley Authority in Vintage Postcards written by Mark Allen Stevenson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible benefits are also documented, such as improved navigation, new roads and bridges, and abundant and inexpensive electricity. Influenced by such visionaries as Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Norris, the agency also dealt with regional issues, including river commerce, soil conservation, and flood control.
Download or read book Tennessee Valley Authority Annual Report written by Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority written by United States. Congress. Joint Committee to Investigate Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 1270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority written by United States. Congress. Joint Committee to Investigate Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 1588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tennessee Valley Authority written by Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TVA needs many different types of people. Solutions to today's problems call for many aptitudes ... many temperaments ... many backgrounds. We seek people with ability, imagination, and integrity. In return, we offer rewards only to be found in careers which serve others as well as yourself. Regardless of your academic background, if you are looking for the type of challenge we can offer, see the TVA recruiter when he visits your campus, or complete the employment application in the back of this booklet and we'll get in touch with you. TVA, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers you an environment for success.
Download or read book Investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority written by United States. Congress. Joint Committee to Investigate the Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Short History of the Tennessee Valley Authority 1933 1963 written by Tennessee Valley Authority and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
