本文是《经理人员的职能》以及《巴纳德组织理论研究》两本著作的书评。文中对巴纳德理论体系进行了初步的解读,并进一步围绕组织的目的这个话题进行了深入探讨。巴纳德作为现代管理学的重要奠基人,其理论在中国并未引起足够的关注。当前中国经济社会都面临着转型的机遇与挑战,而企业则是整个社会经济系统的核心,此时重读巴纳德的确是有所助益的。 This article is a review of two books, The Functions of Managers and Theories of Barnard Organization. The article has carried on the preliminary interpretation to the Barnard theory system, and further discussed the topic around the purpose of the organization. As an important founder of modern management, Barnard’s theory has not drawn enough attention in China. At present, China’s economy and society are all faced with the opportunities and challenges of transition. Enterprises are at the heart of the entire social and economic system. It is indeed helpful to reread Barnard at this time.