Understanding the Theory and Design of Organizations

Author:   Richard L. Daft
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Edition:   International ed
ISBN:  

9780324598889


Pages:   640
Publication Date:   01 September 2009
Format:   Paperback
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Understanding the Theory and Design of Organizations


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Introduce your students to the most progressive thinking about organizations today as acclaimed author Richard Daft balances recent, innovative ideas with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Daft's best-selling UNDERSTANDING THE THEORY AND DESIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS, 10E, International Edition presents a captivating, compelling snapshot of contemporary organizations and the concepts driving their success that will immediately engage and enthuse your students. Recognized as one of the most systematic, well-organized texts in the market, UNDERSTANDING THE THEORY AND DESIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS, 10E, International Edition helps both future and current managers thoroughly prepare for the challenges they are certain to face in today's business world. This thorough revision showcases some of today's most current examples and research alongside time-tested principles. Students see, first-hand, how many of today's well-known organizations have learned to cope and even thrive amidst a rapidly changing, highly competitive, international environment. Featured organizations include IBM, GE, Wal-Mart, AT&T, Amazon.com, UPS, and Southwest Airlines. Organization studies, proven cases and illustrations provide the insights necessary to better understand modern organizations, while new and proven learning features give your students important opportunities to apply concepts and refine their personal business skills and insights.

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Author:   Richard L. Daft
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   South-Western
Edition:   International ed
Dimensions:   Width: 20.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.100kg
ISBN:  

9780324598889


ISBN 10:   0324598882
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   01 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN. 1. Organizations. PART 2 ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND STRUCTURE. 2. The Arrangement of Reporting Relationships. 3. Strategy and Effectiveness. PART 3 EXTERNAL FACTORS AND DESIGN. 4. Relationships between Organizations. 5. Global Organization Design. 6. The Impact of Environment. PART 4 MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES. 7. Organizational Conflict and Politics. 8. Organizational Decision-Making. 9. Corporate Culture and Values. 10. Organizational Innovation. PART 5 INTERNAL FACTORS AND DESIGN. 11. Information and Control Processes. 12. Organization Size and Life Cycle. 13. Workplace Technology and Design. Glossary. Name Index. Corporate Name Index. Subject Index.

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