Understanding the Theory and Design of Organizations, International Edition - Softcover

Daft, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111826625 ISBN 13: 9781111826628

Publisher: South-Western College Pub, 2012

Synopsis

Discover the most progressive thinking about organizations today as acclaimed author Richard Daft balances recent, innovative ideas with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Daft’s best-selling UNDERSTANDING THE THEORY AND DESIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS, 11E, International Edition presents a captivating, compelling snapshot of contemporary organizations and the concepts driving their success that will immediately engage any reader. Recognized as one of the most systematic, well organized texts in the market, UNDERSTANDING THE THEORY AND DESIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS, 11E, International Edition helps both future and current managers thoroughly prepare for the challenges of today’s business world. This revision showcases some of today’s most current examples and research alongside time-tested principles. Readers see how many of today’s well-known organizations thrive amidst a rapidly changing, highly competitive international environment. Proven and new learning features provide opportunities for readers to apply concepts and refine personal business skills and insights.

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Paperback. Pub Date :2012-06-25 Pages: 704 Language: English Publisher: South-Western College Publishing Introduce your students to the most progressive thinking about organizations today as acclaimed author Richard Daft balances recent. innovative ideas with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Dafts best-selling UNDERSTANDING THE THEORY AND DESIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS. 11E. International Edition presents a captivating. compelling snapshot of contemporary organizations and the concepts driving their success that will immediately engage and inspire your students.Recognized as one of the most systematic . well-organized texts in the market. UNDERSTANDING THE THEORY AND DESIGN OF ORGANIZATIONS. 11E. International Edition helps both future and current managers thoroughly prepare for the challenges they are certain to face in todays business world. This revision...

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PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN. 1. Introduction to Organizations. PART 2 ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND STRUCTURE. 2. The Arrangement of Reporting Relationships. 3. Strategy and Effectiveness. PART 3 EXTERNAL FACTORS AND DESIGN. 4. Relationships Between Organizations. 5. Global Organization Design. 6. The Impact of Environment. PART 4 MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES. 7. Organizational Conflict and Politics. 8. Organizational Decision-Making. 9. Corporate Culture and Values. 10. Organizational Innovation. PART 5 INTERNAL FACTORS AND DESIGN. 11. Information and Control Processes. 12. Organization Size and Life Cycle. 13. Workplace Technology and Design.

About this edition

• Publisher: South-Western College Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1111826625
• ISBN 13: 9781111826628
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704