9780138990220

Organizations

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ISBN13: 9780138990220

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Overview

An introduction to the study of organizations where sociological approaches are emphasized, but multidisciplinary contributions are incorporated. The three perspectives, rational, natural and open systems are used.*NEW-Strengthens emphasis on conflict and political views of organizations (Chapter 3). *NEW-Expands coverage of the new institutionalism in organizational analysis (Chapter 6-8). *NEW-Gives more attention to feminist forms of organizations and feminist analysis of inequity in organizations (Chapters 7 & 12). *NEW-Offers a description and analysis of both total quality management reforms (Chapter 13) and the increased utilization of networks and strategic alliances (Chapter 10). *NEW-Increases focus on the externalization of work-downsizing, outsourcing, and de-integration. *NEW-Discusses the origin of new populations of organizations and industries (Chapter 7). *NEW-Examines the most recent studies of on the social shaping of technology (Chapter 9). *Guides readers through a comprehensive intellectual framework for categorizing and comprehending a wide range of theoretical approaches to organizations.*Reflects the recent developments in organizations, including the new

ISBN-13

9780138990220

ISBN-10

0138990220

Weight

1.19 Pounds

Dimensions

8.98 x 6.02 x 0.71 In

Edition

4th Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

416 pages

Publisher

Prentice Hall NJ

Published On

1997-09-01



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