For Positivist Organization Theory

Author : Lex Donaldson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1996-08-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761952276

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For Positivist Organization Theory by Lex Donaldson Pdf

Organization theory is presently dominated by theories of strategic choice and politics. Managers are seen as exercising a wide choice and maximizing their personal self-interest through complex power struggles. This stimulating volume challenges these views, arguing instead that managerial decisions are determined by the situation and serve the interests of the whole organization. Showing that organizations follow laws which generalize across organizations of many different kinds in many different national cultures, the book rejects the model of organizational configurations or types. The author offers a critical assessment of leading organization theorists such as Henry Mintzberg, John Child, Michael Hann

Author : Lex Donaldson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Organization
ISBN : 1446280330

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For Positivist Organization Theory by Lex Donaldson Pdf

Organization theory is presently dominated by theories of strategic choice and politics. Managers are seen as exercising a wide choice and maximizing their personal self-interest through complex power struggles. This stimulating volume challenges these views, arguing instead that managerial decisions are determined by the situation and serve the interests of the whole organization. Showing that organizations follow laws which generalize across organizations of many different kinds in many different national cultures, the book rejects the model of organizational configurations or types. The author offers a critical assessment of leading organization theorists such as Henry Mintzberg, John Child, Michael Hannan and Danny Miller - and also of the satirist Northcote Parkinson.

Author : John Hassard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1995-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521484588

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Sociology and Organization Theory by John Hassard Pdf

It has been claimed that organisation theory is in a state of 'crisis'. This book traces the history of the orthodox systems theory paradigm in organisation studies from its foundations in positivist sociology, through its theoretical and empirical development under structural-functionalism, to its recent deconstruction by postmodernists. The analysis offers general support for the 'sociology-in-crisis' thesis, but takes issue with one of its main propositions, that paradigms are incommensurable. It is argued that paradigms are porous rather than hermetic phenomena, a fact which has profound implications for the theory building process. Based on language-game philosophy, a dialectical theory is developed to illustrate how seemingly exclusive idioms can be mediated. The enquiry provides a pluri-paradigm method for organisational research, and an epistemological framework for postmodern organisational analysis.

Author : Haridimos Tsoukas,Christian Knudsen
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks Online
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199275254

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The Oxford Handbook of Organization Theory by Haridimos Tsoukas,Christian Knudsen Pdf

2) How has organization theory developed over time, and what structure has the field taken? What assumptions does knowledge produced in organization theory incorporate, and what forms do its knowledge claims take as they are put forward for public adoption? 3) How have certain well-known controversies in organization theory, such as for example, the structure/agency dilemma, the study of organizational culture, the different modes of explanation, the micro/macro controversy, and the differnet explanations produced by organizational economists and sociologists, been dealt with? 4) How, and in what ways, is knowledge generated in organization theory related to action? What features must organization theory knowledge have in order to be actionable, and of relevance to the world 'out there'? How have ethical concerns been taken into account in organization theory? 5) What is the future of organization theory? What direction should the field take? What must change in the way research is conducted and key theoretical terms are conceptualized so that organization theory enhances its capacity to generate valid and relevant knowledge?

Author : Ann L Cunliffe
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849204927

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Organization Theory by Ann L Cunliffe Pdf

The SAGE Course Companion on Organization Theory is an accessible introduction to a challenging subject area. This book helps readers to extend their understanding of theories and make the connection between them and organizational practice. It will enhance their thinking skills in line with course requirements and provides support on how to revise for exams and prepare for and write assessed pieces. Readers are encouraged not only to think like a organizational theorist but also to think about the subject critically. Designed to compliment existing textbooks for the course, the companion provides: - Easy access to the key themes in Organizational Theory - Helpful summaries of the approaches taken by the main course textbooks - Sample questions and answers, with common themes that must always be addressed - Short vignettes and a case study that runs throughout the chapters - Guidance on the essential study skills required to pass the course - `Taking It Further′ sections that suggest how readers can extend their thinking beyond the `received wisdom′ The SAGE Course Companion in Organizational Theory is much more than a revision guide for undergraduates; it is an essential tool that will help readers take their course understanding to new levels and help them achieve success in their undergraduate course.

Author : Sandi Parkes Pershing,Eric K. Austin
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483320960

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Organization Theory and Governance for the 21st Century by Sandi Parkes Pershing,Eric K. Austin Pdf

Applying organization theory to public and governance organizations, Organization Theory and Governance for the 21st Century presents readers with a conscious and thoughtful awareness of the history and evolving nature of organizations. Authors Sandra Parkes Pershing and Eric Austin address emerging theories rarely touched upon in competing titles, and take a deeper look into assumed theories to give the student a chance to critically consider the consequences these embedded assumptions have for organizational practice. By providing a consistent theoretical grounding and a clear focus on post-traditionalist thinking, the book gives students the background they need to analyze organizational settings and take effective action in the unique setting of contemporary governance.

Author : Tuomo Peltonen
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781785609459

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Organization Theory by Tuomo Peltonen Pdf

Understanding of the history and development of organization theory has recently made advances through work emerging on the history of management thought as well as through the institutionalization of critical approaches to organizations and organizational knowledge. This book provides a new reading of the historical development of organization.

Author : Christopher Grey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 141290191X

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

Written in an accessible style, this work presents a discussion of classical and contemporary ideas about organizations and their management. It shows that getting to grips with these ideas means asking fundamental questions about what it means to be human and about the nature of modern society.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:471339903

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Organization Theory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jane Qiu,Ben Nanfeng Luo,Chris Jackson,Karin Sanders
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317387749

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Advancing Organizational Theory in a Complex World by Jane Qiu,Ben Nanfeng Luo,Chris Jackson,Karin Sanders Pdf

While research in organisational studies has become increasingly rich and complex, organisation researchers are constantly challenged by the growing quest for theoretical advancement and innovation. To conduct theoretically rigorous and innovative research, contemporary researchers and students must develop in-depth understanding of the theoretical traditions and future prospects of their discipline. This book provides a collection of cutting-edge research topics in the field of organisation and management and offers advanced research findings that explore the frontiers of the field. Advancing Organisational Theory in a Complex World aims to provide deep insights into many influential organisational theories, including, contingency theory, institutional theory, stewardship theory, population ecology theory, ambidexterity, and complexity theory. All these theories have been developed to explain the external and internal factors that influence organisational survival and evolvement. We focus on these theories because they represent some of the most important ways into the modern literature, counter-points to the modern literature, and a breath of fresh air to some theories which should be better known. This book shows the fruitfulness and the continuous vitality of the theoretical field of organisational studies in a critical and innovative way. Finally, this book is dedicated to Professor Lex Donaldson who is a thought leader in the field. The field owed this to Lex, for his lifelong dedication to organisational studies and for his creation and advancement of theories that have inspired several generations of researchers.

Author : Lynch
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1983-09-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0824770218

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Organization Theory and Management by Lynch Pdf

This book reviews the evolution of organization theory literature and explains other theories of organization and the implicit wisdom of the instructor's favorite theory. It helps the reader to understand the relevance of organization theory to the problems of administering public organizations.

Author : John Hassard,Mihaela Kelemen,Julie Wolfram Cox
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780415417280

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Disorganization Theory by John Hassard,Mihaela Kelemen,Julie Wolfram Cox Pdf

The book presents a series of epistemological, conceptual and methodological explorations appropriate to the development of critical organizational analysis.

Author : Lex Donaldson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317455806

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The Meta-Analytic Organization by Lex Donaldson Pdf

The Meta-Analytic Organization: Introducing Statistico-Organizational Theory develops new organizational theory based upon ideas from statistics and methodology. There have been previous organizational theories based on academic disciplines such as biology, economics, and sociology. Statistico-organizational theory uniquely constructs a new organizational theory derived from ideas in statistics and psychometrics. The core idea is that errors known to occur in social science research must also occur when managers look at their data and seek to make inferences about cause and effect. Statistico-organizational theory uses methodological principles to predict when errors will occur and how great they will be. The book offers new theoretical propositions about organizational strategy and structure, human resource management, international business and franchising.

Author : Ulla Eriksson-Zetterquist,Tomas Müllern,Alexander Styhre
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199569304

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Organization Theory by Ulla Eriksson-Zetterquist,Tomas Müllern,Alexander Styhre Pdf

This new text takes a unique practice-based approach, identifying questions, problems and issues that are perceived as pertinent by practitioners, and using these as the starting point to identify the relevant theories.

Author : Lex Donaldson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761915745

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The Contingency Theory of Organizations by Lex Donaldson Pdf

This volume presents a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the theories, evidence and methodological issues of contingency theory - one of the major theoretical lenses used to view organizations.