Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural and Open Systems Perspectives: United States Edition

Scott, W. Richard/ Davis, Gerald F.

ISBN 10: 0131958933 / ISBN 13: 9780131958937

Published by Prentice Hall, 2006

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1st edition. 452 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # x-0131958933

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural and Open Systems Perspectives: United States Edition
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131958933
• ISBN 13: 9780131958937
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.67 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

W. Richard Scott is a professor at Stanford University and is the author of numerous books, including the best-selling Organizations: Rational, Natural and Open Systems, which this new book replaces.

Gerald F. Davis is a professor of Management and Organizations in the University of Michigan Business School. He brings extensive knowledge of strategy, social networks and social movements to this new book.