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OverviewThis is an introductory textbook for students, like those in engineering, business studies, marketing, accounting, administration and management who need to improve their understanding of organizations and the people in them. It is also relevant to those who are beginning a specialist study of organizations, particularly as it helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It is fully revised and updated with new material on the importance of culture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sandra DawsonPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: Second Edition 1992 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.462kg ISBN: 9780333576465ISBN 10: 0333576462 Pages: 269 Publication Date: 05 June 1992 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart 1 A framework for organizational analysis: people - attitudes, motivation and performance; interest groups - objectives and strategy; the environment - opportunity and constraint; technology - a social product; structure and culture - co-ordination and control; organization design - problems and potential. Part 2 Processes in organization: power and conflict; communication and decision-making; managing change - creativity and learning; conclusion - analysis or paralysis?ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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