Classics of Organization Theory (with InfoTrac) - Softcover

Shafritz, Jay M.; Ott, J. Steven; Jang, Yong Suk

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534631568 ISBN 13: 9780534631567

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Compiled by the most influential authors in the field, CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY is a collection of the most enduring works in organization theory. Designed for those new to the field, the text helps students grasp the important themes, perspectives, and theories of the field by describing what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with developments in other fields. This text is not simply a retelling of the history of organization theory, its evolution is told through the words of the distinguished theorists themselves.

About this title

About the Author:

Jay M. Shafritz is Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. He is the author, co-author, or editor of over forty textbooks and reference books on business and public administration. He holds a doctorate from Temple University and an MPA from the Baruch College of the City University of New York.

Review:

"The chapter introductions are excellent and provide students with a very good overview of the different schools of organization theory"

"I admire this book tremendously and depend upon it extensively. I greatly appreciate their lively, informative chapter introductions and astute selections of writings on organization theory."

"The introductions do an excellent job of connecting the various readings together, providing a logic for each section ... The organization is strong, as a whole this is an excellent reader."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0534631568
• ISBN 13: 9780534631567
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 560