Organization theory : structure, design, and applications

Author(s)

• Robbins, Stephen P.

Bibliographic Information

Organization theory : structure, design, and applications

Stephen P. Robbins

Prentice-Hall, c1990

3rd ed

• : hard
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780136398325

Description

This practical, management-oriented text blends theory with real-world examples to help students grasp the complexities of organizational theory. Among the new features that have been added to the third edition are essential concepts illustrated with examples from publications such as "The Wall Street Journal", "Business Week" and "Forbes"; 10 new case studies of well-known corporations; a revised chapter on strategy including new material on types of strategy, strategic dimensions, Porter's competitive strategies and Miller's integrative framework; a discussion of the effect of computer and management information systems in the field; a consideration of tactics for implementing change; an exploration of innovative organization; and an examination of network structure.

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? An Overview. The Evolution of Organization Theory. Organizational Effectiveness. Dimensions of Organization Structure. II. THE DETERMINANTS: WHAT CAUSES STRUCTURES? Strategy. Organization Size. Technology. Environment. Power-Control. III. ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN: CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRUCTURAL FORM. Organizational Design Options. Bureaucracy: A Closer Look. Adhocracy: A Closer Look. IV. APPLICATIONS: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ORGANIZATION THEORY. Managing the Environment. Managing Organizational Change. Managing Organizational Conflict. Managing Organizational Culture. Managing Organizational Evolution. V. APPLICATIONS: CASES IN ORGANIZATION THEORY.

Volume

: hard ISBN 9780136424710

Description

A practical, management-oriented exploration of organization theory and the intricacies of organizational structure, design, and applications.

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.

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Details

• NCID: BA10035912
• ISBN:
  • 0136424716
  • 0136398324
• LCCN: 89039617
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
• Pages/Volumes: xxiii, 552 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HD31
  • DC20 : 658.1
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Organization
  • LCSH : Organizational effectiveness