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ORGANIZATION THEORY A STRATEGIC APPROACH
HODGE B., ANTHONY W. wydawnictwo: PH, 2003, wydanie VI cena netto: 280.00 Twoja cena 266,00 zł + 5% vat - dodaj do koszyka Organization Theory
A Strategic Approach
Brief Description
For upper-level undergraduate and introductory graduate courses in Organization Theory.
Organization Theory: A Strategic Approach, 6th edition, provides a strategic, applied
approach to organization theory that emphasizes decision-making. Presenting a balance of
theory, research, and practice, this text focuses on how students as potential future
managers can use their knowledge of organization theory to be better managers and
organization members. Numerous real-life examples illustrate the theories, concepts, and
research findings throughout the text.
Features
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Improved readability and increased emphasis on practical application. Illustrates
to students the importance of understanding organization theory to their future careers.
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Broad cross-section of examples - From successful old-line and new high-tech firms.
Gives students a wide range of real-life cases from which they can gain knowledge and
information. Provides instructors with flexibility in choosing the examples they wish to
emphasize.
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Emphasis on new technologies. Keeps students interest by illustrating the effect of
new technology on organization theory.
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Companion Website. Provides students with an exciting venue to support the text
material.
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Instructors resource material - Includes manual with test file, PowerPoints, and
videos. Gives instructors valuable support in forming their curriculum.
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extensive, integrated organizational cases - Demonstrate the applicability of
organizational theory concepts and principles to real-life organizations. Permits students
to use these concepts and principles as problem-solving tools.
- International
focus - Emphasizes the global nature of the business environment for nearly every
business. Allows students to gain knowledge of the new global nature of business and its
relation to organization theory.
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Organization Theory and the Manager.
2. Structure and Design - Basic Organizational Building Blocks.
II. THE CONTEXT OF ORGANIZATIONS.
3. Organizational Goals and Effectiveness.
4. The Global Environment for Organizations.
5. Managing the Environment.
6. Organizational Technology.
7. Organizational Size, Growth, and Life Cycles.
III. MANAGING THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT.
8. Patterns of Strategic Organizational Design.
9. Organizational Governance and Control.
IV. ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES.
10. Organizational Culture.
11. Information and Organizational Decision Making.
12. Power and Politics: Organizations as Political Entities.
13. Innovation, Strategic Change, and Organizational Learning.
V. INTEGRATIVE CASES.
418 pages
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