Organization Theory: A Strategic Approach (5th Edition)

Hodge, B. J.; Anthony, William P.; Gales, Lawrence M.

ISBN 10: 0205152740 / ISBN 13: 9780205152742

Published by Pearson College Div, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Organization Theory: A Strategic Approach (5th Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205152740
• ISBN 13: 9780205152742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 1.25W x 7.75H x 9.75D inches 1.25 inches width by 7.75 inches height by 9.75 inches depth
• Weight: 2.101 pounds
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Synopsis

This popular book takes a combination strategic/systems approach to the study of organization theory. Completely updated with current cases and examples, the 5th Edition now offers the expertise of co-author Lawrence Gates who has given the book a more simplified writing style. KEY TOPICS: Divided into five major parts, it begins by examining the organization's outside (macro) environment and the way that organizations develop systems to link up with and know this environment; studies information management and strategy formulation; considers such traditional organization theory subjects as goals, design, and structure; concludes with an analysis of the more dynamic aspects of modern organization theory, culture, conflict, power, authority, politics, and change. For management professionals.

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This popular book takes a combination strategic/systems approach to the study of organization theory. Completely updated with current cases and examples, the 5th Edition now offers the expertise of co-author Lawrence Gates who has given the book a more simplified writing style. Divided into five major parts, it begins by examining the organization's outside (macro) environment and the way that organizations develop systems to link up with and know this environment; studies information management and strategy formulation; considers such traditional organization theory subjects as goals, design, and structure; concludes with an analysis of the more dynamic aspects of modern organization theory, culture, conflict, power, authority, politics, and change. For management professionals.