Key Concepts In Organization Theory

Author : Ann L Cunliffe,John T Luhman
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446290026

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Key Concepts in Organization Theory by Ann L Cunliffe,John T Luhman Pdf

From agency theory to power and politics, this indispensable guide to the key concepts of organization theory is your compass as you navigate through the often complex and abstract theories about the design and functioning of organizations. Designed to complement and elucidate your textbook or reading list, as well as introduce you to concepts that some courses neglect, this historical and interdisciplinary account of the field: - Helps you understand the basics of organization theory - Allows you to check your understanding of specific concepts - Fills in any gaps left by your course reading, and - Is a powerful revision tool Each entry is consistently structured, providing a definition of the concept and why it′s important to theory and practice, followed by a summary of current debates and a list of further reading. This companion will provide you with the nuts and bolts of an understanding that will serve you not just in your organization studies course, but throughout your degree and beyond. Key concepts include: agency theory; business strategy; corporate governance; decision making; environmental uncertainty; globalization; industrial democracy; organizational change; stakeholder theory; storytelling and narrative research; technology and organization structure.

Author : John Teta Luhman,Ann L. Cunliffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Organizational sociology
ISBN : 1473914647

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Key Concepts in Organization Theory by John Teta Luhman,Ann L. Cunliffe Pdf

This title provides the nuts and bolts of understanding organization theory that serve not just the needs of an organization studies course, but throughout a business and management degree and beyond.

Author : Ann L Cunliffe
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473902992

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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 : Kathleen Manning
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781040013700

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Organizational Theory in Higher Education by Kathleen Manning Pdf

The third edition of Organizational Theory in Higher Education is a comprehensive and accessible treatment of organizational theory and higher education administration. Through her presentation of both traditional and contemporary organizational theories, noted scholar Kathleen Manning offers a multi-faceted take on the models and lenses through which higher education can be viewed. Chapters discuss the disciplinary foundation, uses, constructs, and assumptions of each organizational theory, including theories often excluded from the literature like organized anarchy, feminist, loosely coupled systems, and queer theory. Each chapter concludes with a case study and discussion questions that encourage the reader to make connections to their practice. Combining theory and practice, Manning’s rich, interdisciplinary treatment enables leaders to gain a fuller understanding of the perspectives that operate on college campuses and ways to enact inclusive, ethical change in the context of new and continuing challenges. New to this Edition: A new chapter on Queer Theory that presents more socially just approaches to institutional organization A new chapter on Loosely Coupled Systems presenting the application of this theory to higher education settings Revised chapters, updated theory, and new coverage that reflect current issues, such as pandemic, crisis responses, and social media Several new and revised case studies to address contemporary issues and align with current realities of higher education Updated and enhanced discussion questions to continue the conversation

Author : John G. Hutchinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Management
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033752747

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Organizations by John G. Hutchinson Pdf

Author : Jacob Alsted,Ditte Haslund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0429398239

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Psychodynamic Organisational Theory by Jacob Alsted,Ditte Haslund Pdf

On the surface, people go to work and come home again. They sometimes manage people while most are managed themselves. But beneath the function and structures of the work itself, a whole range of emotions affects the success of the relationship between employee and manager and ultimately the organisation they both belong to. Psychodynamic Organisational Theory: Key Concepts and Cases provides a comprehensive but accessible introduction to this fascinating field of study. Featuring case vignettes which bring the various concepts to life, the book is divided into four parts. Part I looks at how the individual relates to the organisation and the unconscious energies they bring, while Part II examines group dynamics and how they affect productivity, including a chapter on meetings. Part III explores the realm of leadership and what roles a manager can play in managing their staff, while Part IV introduces the idea of personality and describes how the manager's personality influences management dynamics as well as the wider organisational culture. Central to the book, as well as the idea that organisational phenomena are often unconscious, is the understanding that relationships are always reciprocal. Through complex psychological dynamics manager and employee influence and change each other during the process of managing and being managed. This text will be essential reading for students and scholars of leadership, HRM, and organizational psychology, as well as consultants and managers looking for practical insights into how human relationships affect the success of every organisation.

Author : Dr. Terri Byers,Trevor Slack,Milena Parent
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781446268827

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Key Concepts in Sport Management by Dr. Terri Byers,Trevor Slack,Milena Parent Pdf

"An accessible and different guide for students and practitioners alike... I′m sure that it will become a standard reference text for sports management" - Peter Taylor, Sport Industry Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University "A must have introductory reference guide for graduate and undergraduate sport management students" - Paul M. Pedersen, Indiana University "Provides students, practitioners and researchers in the field of sport management with a valuable compilation of sensitizing concepts, definitions and interesting references" - Michel van Slobbe, European Sport Management Quarterly Sharp, clear and relevant this book meets the needs of those studying and researching within the growing discipline of sport management. The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport. The book introduces readers to the concepts at the centre of their studies; it suggests relevant further reading and thoughts for future research and applies academic theory to business and organizational problems in a real-world context. Written for students, academics and practitioners the entries are designed to meet study needs and include: Clear definitions Comprehensive examples Practical applications Effective research methods.

Author : Mary Jo Hatch,Ann L. Cunliffe
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199640379

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Organization Theory by Mary Jo Hatch,Ann L. Cunliffe Pdf

Organization Theory offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study of organizations and organizing processes. It encourages an even-handed appreciation of the main perspectives defining our knowledge of organizations and challenges readers to broaden their intellectual reach. Organization Theory is presented in three parts: Part I introduces the reader to theorizing using the multi-perspective approach. Part II presents different core concepts useful for analysing and understanding organizations - as entities within an environment, as social structures, technologies, cultures and physical structures, and as the products of power and political processes. Part III explores applications of organization theory to the practical matters of organizational design and change, and introduces the latest ideas, including organizational identity theory, process and practice theories, and aesthetics. An Online Resource Centre accompanies this text and includes: For students: Multiple Choice Questions For registered adopters: Lecturer's guide PowerPoint slides Figures and tables from the book

Author : John McAuley,Philip Johnson,Joanne Duberley
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780273724445

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Organization Theory by John McAuley,Philip Johnson,Joanne Duberley Pdf

This book addresses fundamental questions such as what is organisation theory and why does it matter. It explores the historical development of organisation theory from its origins right up to present-day debates. It asks what challenges it presents to contemporary organisations, and explores the solutions it can provide. Organization Theory brings a fresh approach to long-standing questions and is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students for whom the study of organisational theory or analysis is an integral part of their degree programme. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Author : Jeffrey A. Miles
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118196601

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Management and Organization Theory by Jeffrey A. Miles Pdf

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION THEORY Management and Organization Theory offers a summary and analysis of the 40 most popular, researched, and applied management and organization theories. This important resource includes key instruments used to measure variables in each theory and examines pertinent questions about the theory: strengths and weaknesses, practical applications, and the seminal articles published on each theory. "This is a remarkable book. Jeffrey Miles clearly explains and synthesizes 40 major theories of management and organization in an easily accessible and engaging style. Well researched, comprehensive in its coverage, thorough, balanced, and fair in its analyses of theories, the book is destined to be a major authoritative reference in the field. It is one of the most readable, informative, and useful books I have read. I strongly recommend it." Shaker A. Zahra, department chair, Robert E. Buuck Chair, and professor, Strategic Management and Organizations Department, University of Minnesota "This book provides a terrific advantage to any student or manager seeking to grasp the fundamental concepts that explain organizations and the behavior of people within them." Richard L. Daft, author, The Executive and the Elephant: A Leader's Guide to Building Inner Excellence; and the Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Professor of Management, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University "An easy-to-read summary of some of the most critical theories in the field of management theories that have implications not just for scholars, but for practicing managers as well." Jay Barney, professor of management and human resources, and Chase Chair for Excellence in Corporate Strategy, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University

Author : Jay M. Shafritz,J. Steven Ott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1987-01
Category : Cultura d'empreses
ISBN : 0256055262

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Classics of Organization Theory by Jay M. Shafritz,J. Steven Ott Pdf

This volume collects the most important works in organization theory, as written by the most influential authors in the field. These are the works of the "masters"-and, having withstood the test of time, the ideas presented by each of the works are commonly referenced in the study of organizational theory. This text is designed to help students learn about, understand, and appreciate key themes and perspectives in the field. The authors begin the text by describing what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with developments in other fields. Each chapter focuses on one major perspective of organization theory, helping students absorb these concepts before moving onto new ones.

Author : Udo Staber
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781446291573

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Understanding Organizations by Udo Staber Pdf

Understanding Organizations: Theories and Images introduces students to the key principles of understanding, designing, and managing organizations in an accessible and practical way. The book provides a conceptual toolkit containing the essential models, theories and concepts needed for working in, managing and evaluating organizations. Key Features: Insightful anecdotes discuss how for- and not-for profit organizations fit within our current society from a social and economic perspective. Theoretical framework and multi-perspective approach focuses on economics, institutionalism and evolution theory highlighting the relationship between organizations, employees and the broader society. Research-focused approach analyses organizational phenomena in light of recent studies. This textbook is ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates studying general management, organizational theory, organizational design, and organizational sociology.

Author : Haridimos Tsoukas,Christian Knudsen
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks Online
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199258325

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

This book provides a forum for leading scholars in organization theory to engage in meta-theoretical reflection on the historical development, present state and future prospects of organization theory as a scientific discipline. The central question explored is the epistemological status of organization theory as a policy science. This is a meta-theoretical question; the object of analysis and debate in this volume is not a set of organizational phenomena, but organization theory itself. By drawing attention to organization theory as a practical social activity, this book reviews and evaluates important epsitemological developments in the discipline. More specifically, the focus is on issues related to the nature of knowledge claims put forward in organization theory and the controversies surrounding the generation, validation and utilization of such knowledge. About the Series Oxford Handbooks in Business & Management bring together the world's leading scholars on the subject to discuss current research and the latest thinking in a range of interrelated topics including Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Public Management, International Business, and many others. Containing completely new essays with extensive referencing to further reading and key ideas, the volumes, in hardback or paperback, serve as both a thorough introduction to a topic and a useful desk reference for scholars and advanced students alike.

Author : Jay M. Shafritz,J. Steven Ott
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0534504175

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Classics of Organization Theory by Jay M. Shafritz,J. Steven Ott Pdf

Offering more than 40 works on organizational behaviour, this text provides the framework for understanding the articles' place in the history of the field and the impact that particular articles have had on the field of organizational behaviour.

Author : Billy J. Hodge,William P. Anthony,Lawrence M. Gales
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Ledelse
ISBN : CORNELL:31924089603173

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Organization Theory by Billy J. Hodge,William P. Anthony,Lawrence M. Gales Pdf

Clearly written and well-organized, this book takes a strategic systems approach that focuses on how managers structure and operate organizations so that they are efficient and effective. With an emphasis on the decision-making processes of managers, the topics covered in this book include a brief history of organization theory; the structure and design of organizations; organizational goals and effectiveness; the global environment of organizations; managing the environment; organizational technology; organizational size, growth, and life cycles; governance and control; culture; decision making; power and politics; innovation, strategic change, and learning; and includes integrative case studies. For organizational managers and executives.