eTextbook 978-1285866345 Organization Theory and Design

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1285866347
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1285866345
• Author: Richard Daft (Author)

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 ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN 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, ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN 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. New learning features provide opportunities for readers to apply concepts and refine personal business skills and insights.

Table contents:

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONS.

1. Organizations and Organization Theory.

PART II: ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN.

2. Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness.

3. Fundamentals of Organization Structure.

PART III: OPEN SYSTEM DESIGN ELEMENTS.

4. The External Environment.

5. Interorganizational Relationships.

6. Designing Organizations for the International Environment.

PART IV: INTERNAL DESIGN ELEMENTS.

7. Manufacturing and Service Technologies.

8. Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination.

9. Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline.

PART V: MANAGING DYNAMIC PROCESSES.

10. Organizational Culture and Ethical Values.

11. Innovation and Change.

12. Decision-Making Processes.

13. Conflict, Power, and Politics.