Managing Through Organization: The Management Process, Forms of Organization and the Work of Managers

Colin Hales (Professor of Management, Westminister Business School)

ISBN 10: 1861525702 / ISBN 13: 9781861525703

Published by Cengage Learning EMEA, United Kingdom, London, 2000

This innovative text provides a comprehensive and balanced review of approaches to work organization in one accessible volume. By synthesising a number of theories, Colin Hales concludes that organizations are essentially an attempt to manage on a large scale. He then applies this coherent 'managing through organization' framework to a comprehensive range of topics. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001226584

Synopsis:

This innovative text provides a comprehensive and balanced review of approaches to work organization in one accessible volume. By synthesising a number of theories, Colin Hales concludes that organizations are essentially an attempt to manage on a large scale. He then applies this coherent ‘managing through organization’ framework to a comprehensive range of topics.

Review: 1. Management, Managing and Managers 2. Power, Influence, Authority and Response: the Means of Management 3. Managing Through Organization: A Theoretical Framework 4. The Classical Approach to Work Organization I: Rationalization and Scientific Management 5. The Classical Approach to Work Organization II: Bureaucracy and Bureaucratization 6. Alternatives to the Rationalization of Work and the Search for Quality of Working Life, Flexibility and Quality: Despecialization through Job Redesign, Group Working and Employee Participation 7. Alternatives to Bureaucracy and the Search for Flexibility: Decentralization through Divisionalized Organization, SBU Organization, Professional Organization and Adhocracy 8. Organizational Culture and the Search for Commitment and Performance: Japanese Management and Clan Organization 9. The Search for Continuous Change and Innovation: The Learning Organization 10. Managing Within Organization: Managerial Work in an Organizational Context 11. Conclusion References Further Reading Index

Bibliographic Details

Title: Managing Through Organization: The ...
Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition