Electronic Communication and New Organizational Forms: A Coordination Theory Approach (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Kevin Crowston

 
9780243118625: Electronic Communication and New Organizational Forms: A Coordination Theory Approach (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book examines how organizations use electronic media to improve coordination and create new organizational structures. The author provides an overview of coordination theory and discusses how it can be used to analyze the software change process. The author then presents a case study of a software change process and considers alternative forms the process could take. The author concludes by discussing the implications of electronic media for the choice of coordination mechanisms and organizational forms. This book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the fields of organizational communication, information technology, and organizational theory. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of electronic media to improve coordination and create new organizational structures. The case study and analysis provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of using electronic media in organizations.

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About the Author

Kevin Crowson is Associate Professor of Information Studies at Syracuse University School of Information Studies.

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