Organisation Theory: Concepts and cases - Softcover

Robbins, Stephen; Barnwell, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0733974716 ISBN 13: 9780733974717

Publisher: Pearson, 2006

Synopsis

Organisational theory in an Australian context

The material has been selected and interpreted to assist students in understanding how organisations may be structured and managed more effectively. This best-selling text is known for its applied approach, and is suitable for undergraduate and early stage postgraduate students.

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From the Back Cover

Now in its 5th edition, this best-selling text continues to apply organisation theory in an Australian context and to assist students in understanding how organisations may be structured and managed more effectively. Known as a comprehensive and highly readable text, it concentrates on presenting material that will be of practical value to those faced with the task of managing within an organisation.

 

 

This edition has been extensively reviewed and updated to reflect current thinking, research and practice.  Each chapter is thoroughly referenced and contains a guide to further reading for those interested in broadening their study of a particular topic.

 

 

Features of the text include:

 

 

·         New opening and closing cases focusing on both local and international organisations

 

·         Review and discussion questions which help test students’ knowledge of the material

 

·         A new chapter on innovation, knowledge management and organisational learning

 

·         Useful concludin

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0733974716
• ISBN 13: 9780733974717
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 589