- Item type
- Ebook
- Language
- English
- Publication year
- 2020
- Edition no.
- 4th ed.
- ISBN
- 9781473765955
- Note
- Subjects
- MANAGEMENT
The fourth edition of Organization Theory & Design provides students with an understanding of the different approaches to designing and managing an organization. Illustrated with many enlightening global examples, this book combines classic ideas and contemporary theories to reflect the challenges faced by managers. Developed for UK, Europe, Middle East, and African students, it provides an up-to-date, international perspective to Richard L. Daft's landmark text.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Brief Contents
2. Contents
3. Preface
4. About the Authors
5. Acknowledgements
6. Part 1: Introduction to Organizations
7. Chapter 1: What Are Organizations?
8. Organization Theory in Action
9. What Is an Organization?
10. Framework for the Book
11. Plan of Each Chapter
12. Summary and Interpretation
13. Chapter 2: Perspectives on Organizations
14. Purpose of This Chapter
15. Dimensions of Organization Design
16. The Evolution of Organization Theory and Design
17. Summary and Interpretation
18. Part 2: Organizational Purpose and Structural Design
19. Chapter 3: Strategy, Organization Design and Effectiveness
20. Purpose of This Chapter
21. The Role of Strategic Direction in Organization Design
22. Organizational Purpose
23. A Framework for Selecting Strategy and Design
24. Assessing Organizational Effectiveness
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