A Very Short Fairly Interesting And Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Organizations

Author : Christopher Grey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446241141

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A Very Short Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Organizations by Christopher Grey Pdf

Relevant across a range of management courses, the Second Edition of A Very Short Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Organizations offers students a lively, focused and challenging discussion of classical and current ideas about organizations and their management. Building on the hugely popular first edition, a new chapter explores the relationship between organization theory and behaviour as it exists today. Chris Grey shies away from the sterility of conventional textbooks, offering students an accessible and palatable overview of the field of organization studies that questions and challenges the traditional literature.

Author : Chris Grey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446271438

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Organizations by Chris Grey Pdf

Conceived by Chris Grey and written to get you thinking, the “Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap” series offers an informal, conversational, accessible yet sophisticated and critical overview of what you find in conventional textbooks. The Third Edition of Studying Organizations has been updated in light of the continuing financial and economic crisis. It shows how this grew out of a thirty year experiment in 'new capitalism' and links this to changes in the world of work organizations in terms of growing insecurity, inequality and to shifts in the status of management. Suitable for students of organizational studies and management, professionals working in organizations and anyone curious about the workings of organizations. Visit Chris Grey's accompanying blog and read his comments on current news stories and how they relate to themes in the book.

Author : Ann L Cunliffe
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446200216

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Management by Ann L Cunliffe Pdf

`Ann Cunliffe has produced a quite brilliant critical introduction to the study of management. This lucid, innovative and thought-provoking book takes a much needed look at the ethical and philosophical issues facing managers in contemporary organizations. A readable, thoughtful and intelligent book that students will love' - John Hassard, University of Manchester Written to inform, challenge and entertain, this book explains alternative ways of thinking about management and managing people in a way that is easy to understand and enjoyable. The book covers topics that are central to management, organizational behaviour or leadership courses: what managers do, motivation, communication, and ethics. Ann Cunliffe breathes fresh air into these topics, emphasizing the importance of relations when thinking about management and drawing on a range of disciplines such as philosophy and linguistics. A trusted and respected academic who has written widely on management, Ann Cunliffe's book will stretch, surprise and reward undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students.

Author : Brad Jackson,Ken Parry
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849207393

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A Very Short Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Leadership by Brad Jackson,Ken Parry Pdf

The first edition of this popular and acclaimed book quickly became a favourite among students for the engaging way in which it guided them through the cacophony of competing perspectives and models of leadership. This new edition includes an expanded discussion of hot topics like followership, gender, ethics, authenticity and leadership and the arts set against the backdrop of the global financial crisis. In teaching you how to critically appraise and work with leadership theories rather than faithfully accept them, this book will not merely make you a better student of leadership; it could make you a better leader too.

Author : Leo McCann
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781526448279

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Globalization by Leo McCann Pdf

In Globalization, the author explores the various intermingled aspects that make up the processes and controversies of globalization; he discusses the history and rise of the concept, sceptical and critical ideas about it, the debates around a global culture, and the implications of globalization for work, business, management and organizations. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for students of international business and anybody interested in the concept of globalization.

Author : Christopher Grey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107005457

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Decoding Organization by Christopher Grey Pdf

A fascinating new work that challenges preconceptions of both Bletchley Park and organization studies.

Author : David Silverman
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446289570

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Qualitative Research by David Silverman Pdf

The Second Edition of Qualitative Research provides a refreshing introduction to doing and debating qualitative research. The author uses updated content, ranging from photographs to novels and newspaper stories, to demonstrate how getting to grips with qualitative methods means asking ourselves fundamental questions about how we are influenced by contemporary culture. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for Undergraduate students who are new to qualitative research and even Postgraduates and Practitioners who want re-assess their current understanding of the field.

Author : Irena Grugulis
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473986879

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Human Resource Management by Irena Grugulis Pdf

Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way.

Author : CHRIS. GREY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1446282600

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VERY SHORT, FAIRLY INTERESTING AND REASONABLY CHEAP BOOK ABOUT STUDYING ORGANIZATIONS. by CHRIS. GREY Pdf

Author : Emma Bell,Richard Thorpe
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446294147

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Management Research by Emma Bell,Richard Thorpe Pdf

Emma Bell and Richard Thorpe are engaging companions for this journey into the complex world of management research. They provide a stimulating and critical overview of the key theoretical debates on research paradigms and methodologies and relate them to the day to day practice of the research, demystifying the process and providing invaluable insights into the politics and practice of research. Unlike most books about management research, this little book does not present the process as logical, rational and predictable. Instead, it explores the messy and unpredictable nature of management research and the fascinating reasons behind this. In doing so, it will give you the confidence and understanding to experiment and improvise while carrying out your research. Incorporating research tales from within the workplace, Bell and Thorpe have triumphed in bringing you a fun and thought-provoking discourse on management research that you will treasure. An electronic inspection copy is available for instructors.

Author : Emma Bell,Samantha Warren,Jonathan E. Schroeder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135005474

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The Routledge Companion to Visual Organization by Emma Bell,Samantha Warren,Jonathan E. Schroeder Pdf

The visual constitutes an increasingly significant element of contemporary organization, as post-industrial societies move towards economies founded on creative and knowledge-intensive industries. The visual has thereby entered into almost every aspect of corporate strategy, operations, and communication; reconfiguring basic notions of management practice and introducing new challenges in the study of organizations. This volume provides a comprehensive insight into the ways in which organizations and their members visualize their identities and practices and how they are viewed by those who are external to organizations, including researchers. With contributions from leading academics across the world, The Routledge Companion to Visual Organization is a valuable reference source for students and academics interested in disciplines such as film studies, entrepreneurship, marketing, sociology and most importantly, organizational behaviour.

Author : Jasmin Mahadevan
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781526415011

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Cross-Cultural Management by Jasmin Mahadevan Pdf

Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way.

Author : Tor Hernes
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780191664731

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A Process Theory of Organization by Tor Hernes Pdf

This book presents a novel and comprehensive process theory of organization applicable to 'a world on the move', where connectedness prevails over size, flow prevails over stability, and temporality prevails over spatiality.The framework developed in the book draws upon process thinking in a number of areas, including process philosophy, pragmatism, phenomenology, and science and technology studies. Salient ideas from these schools are carefully woven into a process theory of organization, which makes the book not only a thought provoking theoretical contribution, but also a much-needed glimpse into the challenges of organizing in a complex and moving world. Taking a distinctly temporal view of organizational life the author shows how actors continually carve out their temporal existence from being in the flow of time. This on-going work, in which technologies, concepts, and social actors take part, is crucial for the making of any type of organizational formation. A key construct of the book is that of events, which provide force, movement, and historicity to organizational life. The book is suitable for scholars and advanced level students in organization studies, management studies, technology studies, and sociology. It contains a number of practical examples to illustrate the theoretical framework.

Author : Todd Bridgman,Stephen Cummings
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781529738254

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Management Theory by Todd Bridgman,Stephen Cummings Pdf

Conceived by Chris Grey, the Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap series offers an antidote to conventional textbooks. Each book takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. In Management Theory, Todd Bridgman and Stephen Cummings uncover enduring myths about famous theorists, from Adam Smith and Max Weber to Frederick Taylor, Mary Parker Follett, Abraham Maslow and Kurt Lewin. By exploring how these myths became cast as the foundations of management, this accessible and engaging book generates new ways of thinking about what management could be today and in the future. Students can head to YouTube to watch a selection of specially-curated, bitesize videos - 20 Insights on Management Theory - which explain key topics relating to management theory. Lecturers can visit https://study.sagepub.com/bridgman to access a range of PowerPoint slides that can be used in their teaching.

Author : Alan Bryman,David Collinson,Keith Grint,Brad Jackson,Mary Uhl-Bien
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446209875

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The SAGE Handbook of Leadership by Alan Bryman,David Collinson,Keith Grint,Brad Jackson,Mary Uhl-Bien Pdf

Leadership pervades every aspect of organizational and social life, and its study has never been more diverse, nor more fertile. With contributions from those who have defined that territory, this volume is not only a key point of reference for researchers, students and practitioners, but also an agenda-setting prospective and retrospective look at the state of leadership in the twenty-first century. It evaluates the domain and stretches it further by considering leadership scholarship from every angle, concluding with an optimistic look at the future of leaders, followers and their place in organizations and society at large. Each section represents a distinctive slant on leadership: - Macro perspectives - including strategic leadership, organization theory, charismatic leadership, complexity leadership, and networks. - Political and philosophical perspectives - including distributed leadership, critical leadership, ethics, the military and cults. - Psychological perspectives - including personality, leadership style and contingency theories, transformational leadership, exchange relationships, shared leadership, cognition, leadership development, gender, trust, identity and the ′dark side′ of leadership. - Cultural perspectives - including spirituality, aesthetics, and creativity. - Contemporary and emergent perspectives - followership, historical methods, virtual leadership, emotions, image, celebrity, and the quest for a general theory of leadership