Overview

This book addresses fundamental questions such as what is organisation theory and why does it matter. It explores the historical development of organisation theory from its origins right up to present-day debates. It asks what challenges it presents to contemporary organisations, and explores the solutions it can provide.   Organization Theory brings a fresh approach to long-standing questions and is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students for whom the study of organisational theory or analysis is an integral part of their degree programme.

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Author:   John McAuley ,  Philip Johnson ,  Joanne Duberley
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.840kg
ISBN:  

9780273724438

ISBN 10:   0273724436
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   05 December 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Organization theory: challenges and perspectives Chapter 2: Organization theory: what is it, and why does it matter? Chapter 3: Modernist organization theory: back to the future? Chapter 4: Neo-modernist organization theory: putting people first? Chapter 5: Neo-modernist organization theory: surfing the new wave? Chapter 6: From Classical beginnings to New Wave leadership and management: the evolution of management theory Chapter 7: Postmodernist organization theory: new organizational forms for a new millennium? Chapter 8: Postmodernism as a philosophy: the ultimate challenge to organization theory? Chapter 9: Reflective organization theory: symbols, meanings and interpretations Chapter 10: Reflexive organization theory: critical theory, psychoanalysis, and feminist organization theory Chapter 11: Perspectives and challenges

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