Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice and Leadership
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0787987999
ISBN 13
9780787987992
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Pages
544
Subject
Management. Organizational behavior. Leadership.
Abstract
This fourth edition maintains the lively and solid structure while offering a clear understanding and managing organizations. It is filled with new case examples such as Hurricane Katrina and profiles of great leaders such as Mother Theresa, Thomas Keller, and others.
Description
Introduction: the power of reframing -- Simple ideas, complex organizations -- Getting organized -- Structure and restructuring -- Organizing groups and teams -- People and organizations -- Improving human resource management -- Interpersonal and group dynamics -- Power, conflict, and coalition -- The manager as politician -- Organizations as political arenas and political agents -- Organizational symbols and culture -- Culture in action -- Organization as theater -- Integrating frames for effective practice -- Reframing in action: opportunities and perils -- Reframing leadership -- Reframing change in organizations: training, realigning, negotiating, and grieving -- Reframing ethics and spirit -- Bringing it all together: change and leadership in action -- Epilogue: artistry, choice, and leadership.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-479) and index.
Number of Copies
1
