The Administrative Man (Herbert Simon)

Herbert Simon's concept of the "Administrative Man" describes a model of decision-making that acknowledges the limitations of human rationality. Unlike the ideal "economic man," who makes perfectly rational choices, the administrative man considers available information and practical constraints. Simon argues that people often make decisions based on what seems satisfactory rather than optimal due to cognitive limitations and the complexity of real-world situations. This concept highlights the importance of understanding how decisions are made in organizations and the need for a more realistic approach to management and problem-solving.