The Structure and Dynamics of Organizations and Groups

Structure and Organization

Eric Berne's book is constructed as an exquisite intellectual architecture, where each chapter becomes an independent step toward understanding the complex world of human associations. The author begins with fundamental concepts, revealing the nature of groups and organizations, their internal laws, and the invisible threads that connect participants. Gradually, the reader is immersed in the analysis of structural elements—roles, statuses, rules—examining, as if under a microscope, the living fabric of collective life. In the following sections, Berne masterfully explores the dynamics of interactions, conflicts, leadership, and subordination processes, allowing one to see how a coherent system emerges from the chaos of individual aspirations. The concluding chapters are devoted to practical aspects: diagnosis, analysis, and transformation of groups, turning the book into a guide for those who seek not only to understand but also to change organizational reality. The structure of the work follows strict logic, yet it is filled with vivid examples, dialogues, and observations, giving it a special expressiveness and depth.