Hatch, Mary Jo.
Organization theory : modern, symbolic, and postmodern perspectives / Mary Jo Hatch with Ann L. Cunliffe. - 3rd ed. - xxvii, 351 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. It encourages an even-handed appreciation of the main perspectives defining our knowledge of organizations and challenges readers to broaden their intellectual reach.Organization Theory is presented in three parts:Part I introduces the reader to theorizing using the multi-perspective approach. Part II presents different core concepts useful for analysing and understanding organizations - as entities within an environment, as social structures, technologies, cultures and physical structures, and as theproducts of power and political processes. Part III explores applications of organization theory to the practical matters of organizational design and change, and introduces the latest ideas, including organizational identity theory, process and practice theories, and aesthetics.An Online Resource Centre accompanies this text and includes:For students:* Multiple Choice QuestionsFor registered adopters:* Lecturer's guide* PowerPoint slides* Figures and tables from the book
9780199640379
2013398358
Organizational behavior.
Organizational sociology.
Organization.
HD58.7 / .H4 2013
Organization theory : modern, symbolic, and postmodern perspectives / Mary Jo Hatch with Ann L. Cunliffe. - 3rd ed. - xxvii, 351 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. It encourages an even-handed appreciation of the main perspectives defining our knowledge of organizations and challenges readers to broaden their intellectual reach.Organization Theory is presented in three parts:Part I introduces the reader to theorizing using the multi-perspective approach. Part II presents different core concepts useful for analysing and understanding organizations - as entities within an environment, as social structures, technologies, cultures and physical structures, and as theproducts of power and political processes. Part III explores applications of organization theory to the practical matters of organizational design and change, and introduces the latest ideas, including organizational identity theory, process and practice theories, and aesthetics.An Online Resource Centre accompanies this text and includes:For students:* Multiple Choice QuestionsFor registered adopters:* Lecturer's guide* PowerPoint slides* Figures and tables from the book
9780199640379
2013398358
Organizational behavior.
Organizational sociology.
Organization.
HD58.7 / .H4 2013