Organizations: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems (5th Edition)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
013016559X
ISBN 13
9780130165596
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Publication Year
2002
Publisher
Pages
430
Subject
Organizational sociology.
Abstract
This broad, balanced introduction to organizational studies enables the reader to compare and contrast different approaches to the study of organizations. This book is a valuable tool for the reader, as we are all intertwined with organizations in one form or another. Numerous other disciplines besides sociology are addressed in this book, including economics, political science, strategy and management theory. Topic areas discussed in this book are the importance of organizations; defining organizations; organizations as rational, natural, and open systems; environments, strategies, and structures of organizations; and organizations and society. For those employed in fields where knowledge of organizational theory is necessary, including sociology, anthropology, cognitive psychology, industrial engineering, managers in corporations and international business, and business strategists.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-416) and indexes.
Number of Copies
1
