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Organization theory : structure, design, and applications/
Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the OT literature. Discussions on how computers and management information systems are changing organization design.
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| Language: | English |
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Englewood Cliffs, N.J. :
Prentice Hall,
©1990.
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? 1. An Overview. 2. The Evolution of Organization Theory. 3. Organizational Effectiveness. 4. Dimensions of Organization Structure. II. THE DETERMINANTS: WHAT CAUSES STRUCTURES? 5. Strategy. 6. Organization Size. 7. Technology. 8. Environment. 9. Power-Control. III. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN: CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRUCTURAL FORM. 10. Organizational Design Options. 11. Bureaucracy: A Closer Look. 12. Adhocracy: A Closer Look. IV. APPLICATIONS; CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ORGANIZATION THEORY. 13. Managing the Environment. 14. Managing Organizational Change. 15. Managing Organizational Conflict. 16. Managing Organizational Culture. 17. Managing Organizational Evolution. V. APPLICATIONS: CASES IN ORGANIZATION THEORY.